Health authorities in Sudan said that 20 tons of medicines were delivered to North Darfur state via airdrop.

This operation was carried out in cooperation with the armed forces and the state government, with the aim of confronting the worsening health crisis in light of the ongoing clashes in the region.

Since May 10, the city of El Fasher has witnessed violent clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, which has led to a deterioration in the humanitarian and health situation in the region.

The Sudanese Minister of Health, Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim, confirmed in a press statement that providing medical services to citizens is considered one of the government’s priorities.
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Pharmaceutical sales in Egypt increased significantly during the first half of 2024, with Ali Aouf, head of the Pharmaceuticals Division at the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce, estimating the sales volume at more than 90 billion pounds.

According to his statements to “Al Arabiya Business”, this figure represents an increase of more than 45% compared to the same period of the previous year, as sales amounted to about 62 billion pounds.

Aouf explained that this significant increase came as a result of moving the prices of some pharmaceutical items in the last months of last year, the impact of which was clearly evident in the first three months of the current year. He also pointed out the introduction of new increases on some drug prices in the second quarter of this year.
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Sweets designed in the form of pharmaceutical tablets appeared in the Algerian markets, sparking a wave of concern among specialists and the public.

These sweets are sold during the summer and are popular among children, but at the same time they raise questions about psychological effects and public safety.

Concerns increased as pictures of these pills were circulated on social media, with activists warning that these sweets could encourage children to mistakenly take real medications, exposing them to serious health risks.

On the other hand, others believe that it is the responsibility of families to keep medications out of the reach of children.

A consumer protection activist, Boualem Amrani, confirmed that sweets that resemble medicines could pose a real danger, pointing out the importance of monitoring the markets and withdrawing these products if necessary.
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