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Journalist Denies Misappropriation of Funds in Child's Medical Fundraiser

From Al-Masry Al-Youm · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A journalist has confirmed that a fundraising campaign for a child with muscle atrophy followed all legal procedures under government oversight.
  • The campaign successfully raised 173 million Egyptian pounds in 15 days, with 160 million transferred for the child's urgent surgery abroad.
  • Any surplus funds will be allocated to similar medical cases, and the journalist warned against spreading false information.

Journalist Yousry El-Badry, managing editor of Al-Masry Al-Youm, has strongly refuted allegations of financial misconduct surrounding a fundraising campaign for a child named Youssef Fouad, who suffers from muscle atrophy. El-Badry asserted that the entire campaign operated within a complete and official legal framework, under the umbrella and supervision of the Ministry of Solidarity and Social Affairs, in coordination with the Ministry of Health.

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— Yousry El-BadryAddressing the legality and transparency of the fundraising campaign for a child with muscle atrophy.

El-Badry explained that the process involved meticulous steps. The Ministry of Solidarity received the child's medical documents and forwarded them to the Ministry of Health for verification and approval of the treatment protocol. Following this, an official bank account was opened for donations after all legal requirements for fundraising were met. He highlighted the significant community support, noting that Egyptians successfully raised 173 million Egyptian pounds in just 15 days.

The Ministry of Solidarity received the child's medical documents and forwarded them to the Ministry of Health for verification and approval of the treatment protocol.

— Yousry El-BadryDescribing the initial steps of the fundraising process.

Regarding the funds' destination, El-Badry confirmed that 160 million Egyptian pounds have already been transferred to an Arab country to facilitate the child's urgent surgery. The child's mother has completed all travel arrangements and flight bookings to accompany her son. The remaining surplus of approximately 13 million pounds will be managed by the Ministry of Solidarity and Social Affairs, to be directed towards other similar medical cases in accordance with established legal regulations.

Egyptians in a community support epic succeeded in collecting 173 million pounds in just 15 days.

— Yousry El-BadryHighlighting the public's response to the fundraising campaign.

Responding to repeated attempts to cast doubt on social media, particularly by linking this case to previous incidents of illegal fundraising, El-Badry stressed the systematic and state-monitored nature of Youssef's case. He emphasized that the right to litigation and support is guaranteed for all, and anyone with suspicions should file a formal complaint with the judicial authorities. He cautioned that the dissemination of incorrect information could lead to legal repercussions for those involved, given the state institutions' readiness to examine all facts and respond with precise evidence.

The remaining surplus of about 13 million pounds, he noted, will be handled by the Ministry of Social Solidarity to be directed to other similar medical cases according to legal controls and rules.

— Yousry El-BadryExplaining the planned use of any excess funds.
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Originally published by Al-Masry Al-Youm in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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