Cairo: SiltaNews – News Desk
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced that the Lung Health and Smoking Cessation Initiative has provided services to more than 60,041 citizens at its 32 clinics nationwide since its launch in November 2022.
Chest Diseases
Dr. Wagdy Amin, Director of the Chest Diseases Department, noted that 56 percent of the cases were smokers, compared to 44 percent non-smokers. He highlighted the particularly high rate of smoking among patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.
Lung Health Clinics
Dr. Amin added that lung health clinics provide comprehensive smoking cessation services for individuals wishing to quit, including counseling, psychological support, and medication for cases requiring medical intervention.