Health Minister Adel Adawy visited on Thursday the persons who were injured in the bomb blast that hit the national security building in Shubra el Kheima to inquire after their health.

During the visit, Adawy directed providing the necessary medical care for the wounded and checking up on them from time to time as well as preparing reports on their conditions.

For his part, Health Ministry's Undersecretary in Qalyubia Dr. Mohamed Lachin said the number of casualties of Shubra el Kheima national security building blast rose to 29, including seven police personnel who were moved to receive treatment at Nile Hospital and Nasser Institute Hospital.

As many as 20 cases were discharged from hospitals after receiving treatment , he added.