• Culture Minister Jehan Zaki monitors Hany Shaker’s recovery after surgery
• Gradual improvement shows positive response

Egypt’s Minister of Culture, Jehan Zaki, has been closely following up with legendary singer Hany Shaker after he underwent colon surgery due to serious health complications that also caused a temporary loss of consciousness.

Earlier reports had placed Shaker in critical condition, prompting widespread concern among fans and colleagues.

The Ministry issued an official statement on Monday confirming that it is coordinating closely with Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, to ensure that Shaker continues to receive careful medical attention. The statement emphasized ongoing communication with his medical team to monitor the progress of his treatment.

Zaki wished him a speedy recovery and prayed for his health and well-being, hoping he would return soon to his audience and resume his artistic contributions, which have enriched generations across Egypt and the Arab world.

She also highlighted Shaker’s status as a major cultural icon, describing him as an inseparable part of Egypt’s musical heritage. His creativity and artistic presence have inspired countless musicians and contributed significantly to the local music scene.

Earlier, Minister Abdel Ghaffar visited Shaker at a private hospital in Giza to check on his condition and follow up on his treatment, as shared by singer Nadia Mostafa on her Facebook account.

During the visit, the minister confirmed that all medical details were being closely monitored in coordination with the treating team and reiterated his wishes for Shaker’s swift recovery.

A source close to Shaker told an Arab newspaper that the past few days had been extremely difficult, with the singer experiencing complete loss of consciousness and a slow response to treatment, raising serious concern among his doctors.

However, over the past 24 hours, Shaker has shown gradual improvement, with signs of responsiveness in his hands and feet. Physicians have described this as a positive indication of regaining partial awareness, while he remains in intensive care until his condition is fully stabilized.