The initiative is being implemented in partnership with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center and the World Health Organization (WHO), and was inaugurated in the presence of senior representatives from Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and the Arab League.

Abdel Ghaffar said the launch crowns over six months of consultations and reflects Egypt’s longstanding role as a safe haven for its Arab brethren, particularly in times of crisis.

He stressed that “Egypt makes no distinction between its citizens and guests; as anyone seeking treatment on its soil receives care with the same rights as Egyptian nationals.”

The health sector, he noted, serves multiple nationalities, including migrants and refugees who receive education, healthcare, and even work in public institutions.

The minister also highlighted the critical role played by the Egyptian Red Crescent in supporting injured and sick individuals from Gaza amid ongoing hostilities, emphasizing that “Egypt offers humanitarian services without waiting for aid in return, driven by a deeply rooted moral and pan-Arab commitment.”

The project aims to provide 90,000 dialysis sessions annually for Sudanese patients in Egypt at a total cost of $3.6 million, alongside full access to medicines and integrated care across ministry of health hospitals and centers.

Abdel Ghaffar described the initiative as a vital response to mounting health challenges faced by this vulnerable group, particularly in light of Sudan’s collapsing healthcare system due to its ongoing conflict and humanitarian crises.

Sudanese Ambassador to Egypt Emad el Dien Mostafa Elwi welcomed the tripartite cooperation between Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the WHO, saying it reflects the depth of fraternal ties between their nations.

He praised the real and consistent healthcare Sudanese citizens receive in Egypt and lauded the Arab League’s role in facilitating such coordination.

Regional Program Director at WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office Adham Ismail said Egypt currently hosts over 10 million migrants and refugees, including 1.5 million Sudanese nationals.

He added that Egypt’s recent healthcare advancements position it as a regional leader in humanitarian response.