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Mobile phone production in Egypt is projected to reach around 15 million units in 2026, according to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology.

Egypt Targets 15 Million Mobile Phone Output in 2026 Output has grown from three million units in 2024 to 10 million in 2025, with further increases planned.

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More than 9.5 million newborns in Egypt have been screened for hearing impairment since the launch of a national early detection programme in September 2019, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.

The screening is carried out under the Presidential Initiative for the Early Detection and Treatment of Hearing Impairment in Newborns, with services available across 3,825 health units nationwide for infants up to 28 days old. A network of 34 specialised referral centres supports diagnosis and treatment across all governorates.

Officials said more than 626,000 children have been referred for follow-up examinations within one week of their initial screening. Treatment services under the programme include cochlear implants for 3,258 children, hearing aids for 13,032 children and medical treatment for 24,490 children.

The referral centres are equipped with specialised medical technology to provide diagnostic testing and treatment. Authorities noted that failing a second screening does not automatically indicate hearing loss, but requires further assessment at one of the designated centres.

The programme forms part of broader efforts to expand healthcare coverage and improve service quality. Implementation has included training nursing staff to operate screening devices and enabling digital registration of newborns, with results integrated into national health records.

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Agricultural export volumes reached approximately 3.7 million tonnes since the start of 2026, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.

The figures, compiled by the Central Administration of Agricultural Quarantine, showed citrus crops accounting for the largest share at around 1.7 million tonnes. Fresh potatoes followed at approximately 748,000 tonnes, while sweet potatoes reached 140,000 tonnes.

Other exports included around 91,000 tonnes of fresh and dry beans, 45,000 tonnes of fresh onions, 39,000 tonnes of strawberries, 19,000 tonnes of tomatoes, and 17,000 tonnes of fresh garlic. Guava exports were recorded at 10,000 tonnes, while pomegranate and mango shipments were also reported without disclosed volumes.

Officials said the export performance reflects continued adherence to international quality and plant health standards, supported by agricultural quarantine services, central reference laboratories, and external agricultural relations teams.

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