 In Egypt, there is currently a total of around 12 million Egyptians infected with hepatitis C.

Schinazi has also had a hand in the development of the other FDA-approved drugs Stavudine, Lamivudine, and Telbivudine.In 2018, Schinazi received the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur, the French Legion of Honor, with the rank of knight.Established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, it is the highest decoration bestowed in France and recognizes outstanding service to the French Republic.