healthcare

Egypt plans bigger spending on people-focused sectors as public investment hits EGP 1.65 trillion

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 - 01:22 GMT

Egypt says 42% of FY2024/25 public investment went to education, health and social protection, targeting 45% next year.

Egypt outpaces major economies in surgical wait time: gov’t spox

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 - 06:50 GMT

The Egyptian government is set to inject 6 billion EGP into the national health sector following direct presidential directives to eliminate surgical backlogs and bolster state-funded medical care.

Egypt Expands Social Safety Net: ‘Duyufna’ Initiative to Provide Family, Child Care for Refugees, Expats

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 - 12:14 GMT

The Ministry of Health and Population launched the "Duyufna" (Our Guests) initiative Monday to extend the state’s comprehensive family and child healthcare umbrella to non-Egyptians living within its borders.

Egypt Adds Thousands of Drugs and Services to Universal Insurance Plan

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 - 11:32 GMT

Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance Authority (UHIA) has announced a major expansion of its medical coverage, adding 59 new medications and 29 healthcare services to its benefits package as part of a comprehensive performance review for the year 2025.

Minister of Planning, Economic Development reviews Egypt’s healthcare programs at UHC High- Level Forum in Tokyo

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 - 07:14 GMT

Dr. Al-Mashat highlighted that Egypt has translated this commitment into tangible action. Over the past five years, national spending on the health sector has nearly quadrupled, enabling the alignment of health objectives with development priorities, improving service efficiency, and strengthening efforts to enhance citizens’ quality of life.

PM tours factories manufacturing ultrasound machines, televisions and mobile screens

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 - 11:08 GMT

Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly began Thursday his inspection tour of several factories in 6 of October City that manufacture ultrasound machines, televisions, and mobile phones.

Health Min. receives Getinge's CEO, talk join cooperation in healthcare

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 - 10:03 GMT

The Minister of Health Receives the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Swedish company Getinge for the Middle East and Africa

Egypt sets plan to develop Al Qasr Al Ayni hospitals in tandem with 200th anniversary

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 - 02:03 GMT

The hospitals serve two million citizens nationwide, as the gradual expansion contributed to the reduction of crowdedness.

Egypt condemns 'systematic destruction of healthcare infrastructure in Gaza Strip'

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 - 01:23 GMT

The statement pointed out to the latest targeting of Kamal Adwan Hospital which was the last operating northern the enclave.

Egypt 1st African country to attain WHO Maturity Level 3 for medicines & vaccines

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 - 02:29 GMT

The four-level classification is carried out using the Global Benchmarking Tool comprising 260 indicators, with Level 3 being the second highest.

Egypt’s Bedaya Presidential Initiative delivers over 154M services in 3 months

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 - 10:36 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar stated Sunday that Bedaya Presidential Initiative delivered 154,077,255 services since its launching in September.

Egypt, Serbia mull expanding cooperation in healthcare

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 - 01:32 GMT

The is already collaboration in the nursing field.

Egypt’s PM: More than 1.2K new health projects implemented over past decade

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 - 03:25 GMT

He noted that in the past two years alone, 24 projects have been completed at a cost of approximately EGP 8 billion, including newly opened hospitals and operational healthcare facilities.

Egypt expresses its aspiration to host 49 edition of IHF Forum in 2026

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 - 12:16 GMT

Dr. El-Sobky emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with the Federation to further develop healthcare services, transfer advanced expertise, and incorporate modern technologies and artificial intelligence to align with the best global practices.

Egypt seeks to strengthen cooperation with Azerbaijan in oil, pharma sectors

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 - 01:57 GMT

He instructed the Ministers of Petroleum and Health to prioritize collaboration with Azerbaijan in these areas, in line with Egypt’s broader strategy to deepen partnerships and foster growth in critical industries

Vodafone Business and Ain Shams University Hospitals Drive Digital Healthcare Transformation to Enhance Egypt's Medical Services and Revolutionize Patient Care

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 01:24 GMT

Vodafone Business and Ain Shams University Hospitals held a roundtable to review their ongoing efforts to digitize Egypt’s healthcare sector and enhance the quality of medical services. The event welcomed a diverse group of prominent figures in academia, healthcare, and information technology.

UNICEF advocates for child-centric urban policies in Egypt as 60% of population aged below 25

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 01:56 GMT

The statement was made by Acting UNICEF Representative in Egypt Nathalie Meyer during a discussion at WUF 12.

Egypt unveils ambitious healthcare infrastructure projects

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 - 12:50 GMT

According to Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, Ministry spokesperson, the country will upgrade hospitals in 11 governorates with a budget of LE 10.7 billion

Egypt ready to support Sahel countries' counterterrorism efforts: FM

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 - 01:16 GMT

The Nigerien president to visit Egypt soon.

Egyptian pharmaceutical market reaches EGP 300 billion annually: Minister

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 - 10:29 GMT

The Egyptian pharmaceutical market is valued at EGP 300 billion annually, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar revealed Saturday.

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