Prostate cancer is a significant global health concern, particularly in Africa where mortality rates are high due to late diagnosis. In Egypt, a health belief model-based educational intervention significantly improved knowledge, perceptions, and preventive practices regarding prostate cancer among men aged 45-75. The study, conducted at Alexandria Main University Hospital, showed that participants' intentions to undergo screening increased dramatically post-intervention. The intervention program, which included educational materials and sessions, was effective in sustaining positive outcomes for three months. Higher education and income levels were associated with better knowledge and practices. The study highlights the importance of tailored health education and the role of collaborative efforts by organizations like the American Cancer Society and Egyptian Urology Association in promoting prostate cancer awareness and prevention.

The article discusses Egypt's efforts to achieve wheat self-sufficiency amidst the global crisis triggered by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It highlights that Egypt has purchased 3.5 million tons of wheat from local farmers over the past three months. This move is part of the country's strategy to mitigate the impact of the war on its wheat supply, as the conflict has disrupted global grain markets and supply chains.

The US Embassy in Cairo, along with the American Research Center in Egypt and representatives of American and Egyptian Jewish organizations, inaugurated a restored historic Jewish cemetery in Cairo on November 20. The restoration was funded by a $150,000 grant from the US State Department to the American Research Center in Egypt and the Drop of Milk Foundation. The Karaites and the Bassatine cemetery also received private donations from the Karaite Jews of America, which contributed to additional amenities and a memorial garden.

During the UN climate summit COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Ethiopia promoted the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) as a crucial project for regional renewable energy cooperation. The summit provided a backdrop for Egypt to express its desire to restart negotiations with Sudan and Ethiopia to establish a binding legal agreement on the GERD's operations. Egypt is concerned that the construction of the GERD on the Nile River, which is Egypt's primary source of water, could negatively impact its water share.

The article covers the events of the second day of the COP-27 Climate Change conference held in Sharm el-Sheikh. The focus of the day was on discussing stringent measures to combat global warming. State leaders shared their experiences with clean energy solutions. An opening ceremony took place in the Blue Zone, designated for negotiations among state leaders. The day featured three roundtables that addressed critical issues such as food security, just transition, and innovative finance for climate action and development.

Egypt's Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, El-Sayed El-Quseir, met with his Gabonese counterpart, Charles Mve Ella, in Cairo on October 18 to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector. The meeting focused on supporting Gabon as part of Egypt's commitment, under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's directives, to assist African countries in achieving food security and agricultural self-sufficiency.

The article discusses Egypt's first climate-positive farm, Tulima Farms, located in the Beheira governorate in the Nile Delta. The farm covers an area of 25,000 square meters and utilizes climate-friendly agricultural methods. These methods are designed to enhance production while promoting sustainability and adapting to the challenges posed by climate change. The farm aims to mitigate the future impact of climate change on agriculture.

The article discusses Egypt's procurement of wheat amidst the ongoing Russian war on Ukraine. Egypt has successfully purchased 3.5 million tons of wheat from local farmers since July, at the start of the current fiscal year. The Egyptian Minister of Supply and Internal Trade, Ali Moselhi, informed Al-Monitor that this purchase has helped Egypt to maintain its strategic wheat reserves, which currently cover approximately 6.3 months. The article highlights that the local farmers were not significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, which has allowed for the successful wheat harvest and purchase.

The article discusses a trend among Egyptian women who are victims of sexual harassment and rape, where they are getting tattoos of Medusa, the Greek goddess. Medusa is traditionally seen as a monster in Greek mythology, but these women are using her image as a symbol of survival from sexual assault. The story of Medusa, who was raped by Poseidon and then punished by Athena, is being embraced as a representation of victim blaming, resonating with the experiences of these women.