VOICED: EgyptÕs pig farmers one year on from flu scare

A year after Cairo's pigs were slaughtered due to swine flu fears, the Coptic Christian community, who relied on pigs for waste management and income, faces economic hardship. The absence of pigs has led to a waste management crisis in Cairo, with organic waste piling up. The community now depends on recycling for income, sorting glass for factories. Despite Egypt moving on from the swine flu scare, the community continues to struggle without the pigs, while waste issues persist.

What was the primary reason for the slaughter of pigs in Cairo?

• To make space for new developments

• To reduce the population of pigs

• To prevent the spread of swine flu

• To increase the price of pork

How did the pig slaughter affect the Coptic Christian community's income?

• It doubled their income

• It had no effect on their income

• It reduced their income by half

• It increased their income by half

What problem arose in Cairo suburbs after the pigs were slaughtered?

• Rise in crime rates

• Shortage of drinking water

• Piles of organic waste accumulated

• Increased traffic congestion

What is the current primary source of income for the community after the pig slaughter?

• Tourism

• Recycling

• Fishing

• Farming

What do the community members do with the sorted glass?

• Use it for art projects

• Send it to factories to make bottles and plates

• Sell it as raw material

• Use it to build houses