Egypt's Healthcare Authority, Arab Emergency Union discuss strategic cooperation
Head of the Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) Ahmed al-Sobky had talks with Advisor Mishaal bin Al-Daihani, Chairman of the Arab Union for Emergency and Disaster Management, to prepare for a cooperation protocol focused on health emergencies and disaster response.
The agreement will include joint training, crisis management, and business continuity, with certified programs for EHA staff and participants from other Arab countries. EHA will offer its field hospitals as training sites.
The two sides also discussed collaboration in reconstruction, public awareness campaigns, and sharing Egypt's health system experience across the region.
For his part, al-Sobky said that the partnership reflects Egypt's direction toward Arab cooperation in health and emergency preparedness.
Meanwhile, Al Daihani praised Egypt's experience and confirmed plans for field-based programs and certified training across the Arab region.
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