Egypt to implement rehabilitation strategy targeted at former slum dwellers

Minister of Social Solidarity Nevine al-Qabaj chaired Monday the meeting of the committee formed by the prime minister to rehabilitate former slum dwellers, who were granted alternative housing units.

The number of slums nationwide has been 351, and they are classified into four categories in terms of the extent of danger and the mechanisms of intervention. The committee will accordingly design a rehabilitation strategy that will take into account the demographics and characteristics of targeted citizens.

Source: Egypt Today Magazine