Visitors to Egypt have essentially zero risk of getting HCV during their visit.

When people think of Egypt they usually think of the Land of the Pharaohs. Egypt is one of the great places to visit and the location of one of the Seven Wonders of the World; the Great Pyramids. Egypt with its sunny skies, great antiquities, and world class beaches and diving offers a huge variety to the traveler.

The epidemic of hepatitis C in Egypt should not concern visitors and travelers. Hepatitis C is caused by a virus, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). You cannot get infected by HCV from food or drinking water, swimming in water, from shaking hands, or touching surfaces. Visitors to Egypt have essentially zero risk of getting HCV during their visit. The links above include some health tips for travelers and more technical information about HCV. For other health related concerns in Egypt, travel agents and hotels have ready access to medical care. 

Also the U.S. Department of State site offers very helpful guidelines for travel to Egypt as does the MD Travel Health site. 

Most visitors will simply enjoy their visit and return to their homes enriched with a first hand experience of the world's oldest civilization.

Others may have the good fortune to meet modern Egyptians and perhaps want to develop a more lasting link with the country.

Do not hesitate to contact us at HCV.Egypt@gmail.com.