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Thursday, 24 February 2022

Last Night’s Talk Shows: Higher penalties for “fake” pharmacists

Cabinet’s approval of amendments to the Pharmacists Act that would enforce more stringent penalties on improperly licensed pharmacies made the rounds on the airwaves last night. Head of the pharma division in the Federation of Egyptian Chamber of Commerce Ali Ouf spoke with Masaa DMC (watch, runtime: 8:00) to discuss the proposal to increase penalties against unlicensed individuals advertising meds on social media or TV. Pharmacists Syndicate Management Committee Member Abdel Nasser Sengab also phoned into Al Hayah Al Youm (watch, runtime: 7:56) to discuss the amendments, which he said the syndicate has been pushing for since 2017. We have more on the bill — which would introduce higher penalties and jail time for pharmacists who set up shop by “borrowing” another pharmacist’s name and license — in this morning’s Cabinet Watch section, above.

Also on the airwaves last night:

  • Any proposed changes to the “old rent” law governing individuals who rent residential properties should detail the responsibilities of landlords and renters — and set price brackets for rents, Rep. Ahmed El Seginy said. (Sherif Amer on Yahduth Fi Misr | watch, runtime: 6:04)
  • The Education Ministry is currently working on tests for school teachers applying to fill the teacher shortage, as well as a strategy to begin hiring specialized teachers in new fields in a multi-phase plan, Education Minister Tarek Shawki said. (Sherif Amer on Yahduth Fi Misr | watch, runtime: 6:04)

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