The article highlights the dire state of mental health care in Egypt, focusing on the challenges faced by patients and the systemic issues within mental hospitals like Abbasiya. Despite progressive amendments to the mental health law in 2009, many patients remain in hospitals due to societal stigma and lack of family support. The United Nations and World Health Organization have recognized the importance of mental health, but implementation of laws and adequate resources remain significant hurdles. Personal stories of patients like Jihan Bahey El-Din and Alaa Khalil illustrate the human impact of these systemic issues.

Three freelance journalists were detained at Dokki police station for 15 days for filming without permission and publishing false claims, while eleven others were released. The Ministry of Interior accused them of receiving money for publishing material with false allegations against the police. Lawyer Ahmed Abdel Naby stated that the crew was arrested without warrants and that the detained were also accused of belonging to the Muslim Brotherhood. The Ministry of Interior claimed the reporters lacked filming permission and journalistic proof. The political climate post-30 June uprising has been challenging for journalists, with freelance reporters facing threats for cooperating with Brotherhood-affiliated media outlets. Freelance photojournalist Mahmoud Abo Zeid has been in detention since August 2013.

The article highlights the deteriorating health condition of detained photojournalist Esraa El-Taweel, who is denied necessary medical care in prison. Despite her family's willingness to cover medical expenses, authorities have not allowed her transfer to a hospital for physiotherapy. The article criticizes the Egyptian Ministry of Interior and highlights the broader issue of worsening health conditions in detention facilities, exacerbated by increased arrests following the ban on the Muslim Brotherhood. The article also mentions the death of another detainee, Anwar Al-Azoumy, due to lack of medical attention.

Deutsche Welle (DW) Arabic condemned the alleged interference by Egyptian authorities in banning a joint program with OnTV, hosted by Reem Maged, which highlights success stories of Egyptian women. The ban, perceived as a violation of press freedom, has sparked criticism on social media. The program will continue airing on DW's channel and website. Maged, a political advocate, has faced previous controversies, including accusations of insulting the judiciary and military.

A doctor was sentenced to two years in prison and fined EGP 500 by the Aga Misdemeanour Court for a botched Female Genital Mutilation procedure that resulted in the death of 13-year-old Soheir Al-Batea due to an anaesthetic overdose. The girl's father received a suspended three-month sentence. The court's decision overturned a previous acquittal from November 2014, following an appeal by the prosecution and the National Population Council. Lawyer Mostafa Ghanoum highlighted the significance of the prosecution's appeal in this case. FGM has been criminalized in Egypt since June 2008, with penalties ranging from three months to two years in prison, or fines between EGP 1,000 and EGP 5,000.

Two people were killed and 15 injured during the violent dispersal of protests near Tahrir Square, Cairo, following a court decision to drop charges against former president Hosni Mubarak. The Ministry of Health confirmed the casualties, while Freedom for the Brave identified the deceased. Security forces used water cannons and teargas to disperse the growing protest, with the Ministry of Interior attributing the escalation to elements of the Muslim Brotherhood. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and dissatisfaction with judicial outcomes related to the 25 January Revolution.

The Ministry of Religious Endowment in Egypt has amended the upcoming Friday prayer speech to address the threats posed by the 28 November marches, which have been organized by the Salafi Front under the banner 'The Muslim Youth Uprising'. The ministry's new agenda aims to raise awareness about various forms of corruption and the dangers of undermining the military and the state. It also seeks to clarify Islamic beliefs and their importance to national security. The ministry has condemned the planned protests as 'malicious calls' and against Sharia, labeling participants as ignorant and traitorous.

Alexandria's general prosecutor is investigating the deaths of two patients following a nurses' strike at Amiry Hospital. The strike, incited by 17 nursing staff due to unpaid salaries, led to the deaths of a tasered child and a car accident victim. Nursing Syndicate general director Kawthar Mahmuod criticized the strike's method but acknowledged the nurses' legal demands. Minister of Higher Education Ahmed Abdel Khalek condemned the strike as illegal. The Ministry of Higher Education and the Health Ministry are addressing the strike's causes. Police investigations are ongoing.

In Egypt, detainees face harsh conditions in prisons and temporary detention facilities, with overcrowding and inadequate healthcare leading to a significant number of deaths. The Forensic Medicine Authority reported 52 deaths in Cairo and Giza since January, while WikiThawra documented 80 deaths from July 2013 to January 2014. Detainees, including students, suffer from poor living conditions, lack of medical care, and legal challenges. Despite amendments to prison procedures by the National Council on Human Rights, the situation remains dire, with the Ministry of Interior refusing to comment. Legal experts criticize the lack of enforcement of health releases for critically ill prisoners.