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Al-Ahram Weekly
25-05-2025
- Health
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt launches 5th Check on Your Child campaign under universal insurance plan - Health
Egypt has launched the fifth phase of its Check on Your Child campaign, a free medical screening programme targeting more than 250,000 students in public schools across five governorates covered by the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS). The Egyptian Healthcare Authority (EHA), which is overseeing the programme, said the screenings will run through October and cover pupils entering kindergarten, sixth grade, and tenth grade in the 2025–26 academic year. The campaign is being rolled out in Port Said, Luxor, Ismailia, South Sinai, and Suez—the first five governorates included in the UHIS since its gradual rollout began in 2018. Students in all public education streams, including Al-Azhar and technical and sports schools, will be eligible. The exams include general medical check-ups, eye and skin assessments, dental exams, and visual, hearing, and mental health impairments screenings. Older students entering preparatory and secondary school will also be tested for Hepatitis C and undergo comprehensive blood tests and early screenings for chronic illnesses. Students with health issues will be referred to UHIS-affiliated health centres and units for further testing and treatment, free of charge. All results will be digitally stored in each student's electronic health record to allow for long-term monitoring through the Family Medicine Units. Students can schedule appointments through the national hotline 15344. EHA chairman Ahmed El-Sobky said the screenings are critical to supporting children's physical and mental development and detecting health problems early. He added that the initiative aligns with broader government efforts to improve public health and invest in the country's younger generations. As part of the UHIS expansion, the authority recently added two new hospitals in Dahab and Nuweiba in South Sinai. Earlier this month, the Egyptian cabinet approved the system's rollout in Aswan, which will begin full operations on 1 July 2025—making it the sixth governorate to join the programme. The UHIS aims to provide universal healthcare coverage for all Egyptians by 2030. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
CairoScene
16-05-2025
- Health
- CairoScene
Egypt Expands Universal Health Insurance With 2 South Sinai Hospitals
Egypt opens two advanced hospitals in South Sinai as part of its Universal Health Insurance plan, enhancing care access ahead of the 2030 goal for nationwide healthcare coverage. May 16, 2025 Egypt has opened two new hospitals in South Sinai under the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS). The EGP 1.3 billion project includes Nuweiba Central Hospital, a 5,000-square-metre facility featuring 42 dialysis machines, intensive and inpatient care units, operating theatres, radiology and endoscopy services, laboratories, a blood bank, and 10 outpatient clinics. Meanwhile, Dahab New Hospital, which cost EGP 728 million, is equipped with 58 beds, six outpatient clinics, and specialised units for dialysis, neonatal care, emergency surgery, and radiology. Both hospitals are designed to expand access to medical care in remote parts of the peninsula while easing the load on other regional health centres. They join five existing UHIS-affiliated facilities in the governorate—Sharm El-Sheikh International, Ras Sedr Specialised, Taba Central, Saint Catherine, and Al-Fayrouz Medical Complex—which together have provided over 1.5 million services since 2018. Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority, confirmed that more than EGP 4 billion has so far been invested in South Sinai's UHIS operations. This includes infrastructure development, medical equipment, and ongoing service provision. As the UHIS expands, medical staff at existing hospitals will undergo training to meet the system's standards. The first phase of the national rollout is set to conclude in July 2025 with the inclusion of Aswan, positioning South Sinai among the six governorates at the forefront of Egypt's healthcare transformation.
Al-Ahram Weekly
13-05-2025
- Health
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Dahab and Nuweiba to get two new hospitals as part of health insurance rollout - Health
The Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) announced on Tuesday that two new hospitals will open in Dahab and Nuweiba in South Sinai in early fiscal year 2025/26 as part of Egypt's push to expand its Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS). South Sinai is one of six governorates in the first phase of Egypt's national health insurance rollout, which is due to conclude in July 2025 with the addition of Aswan. The UHIS aims to cover the entire population by 2030. According to Egypt Healthcare Authority Chairman Ahmed El-Sobky, the hospitals' construction cost a combined EGP 1.3 billion. Nuweibaa Central Hospital, covering 5,000 square metres, has 42 dialysis machines and departments for inpatient care, intensive care, emergency services, surgery, radiology, endoscopy, labs, a blood bank, and 10 outpatient clinics. The project cost over EGP 600 million. Meanwhile, Dahab New Hospital includes 58 beds, six outpatient clinics, a neonatal intensive care unit, labs, emergency surgery, dialysis, radiology, endoscopy, and blood services departments. Construction and equipment costs totalled EGP 728 million. The two facilities join five other hospitals already operating under the authority in South Sinai: Sharm El-Sheikh International, Ras Sedr Specialized, Taba Central, Saint Catherine, and Al-Fayrouz Medical Complex. Together, they have delivered more than 1.5 million medical services since the UHIS launched in the region in 2018. Staff from existing hospitals will begin transferring to the new system in the next fiscal year and will be trained to meet UHIS standards. El-Sobky said the state has spent more than EGP 4 billion on operating the scheme in South Sinai, including infrastructure and equipment. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
CairoScene
13-05-2025
- Health
- CairoScene
Egypt Prepares First AI-Powered National Platform for Remote Diagnosis
Backed by WHO guidelines, the new platform aims to boost diagnostic speed and accuracy across Egypt's healthcare system. May 13, 2025 Egypt is preparing the pilot launch of its first national artificial intelligence-based platform for remote medical diagnosis, according to Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare and Supervisor of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Project. The new platform will rely on the latest treatment protocols issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), with the goal of improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing response times across public health services. The announcement came during a meeting between Dr. El-Sobky and Dr. Nima Saeed Abid, WHO Representative in Egypt, as the two parties discussed strategies to advance the country's healthcare system. Dr. El-Sobky noted that the Authority is already a regional leader in adopting global medical standards, having implemented both the ICD-11 disease classification and ICHI intervention coding systems—becoming the first healthcare body in the MENA region to do so. These systems are expected to significantly improve public health tracking, inform national health policies, and support clinical decision-making at scale. The AI platform is part of a broader digital transformation plan aimed at aligning Egypt's healthcare sector with international best practices. The collaboration between WHO and the General Authority for Healthcare focuses on six key areas, including joint research, the establishment of a WHO-accredited emergency medical team, and the launch of a Collaboration Centre specialising in clinical governance and infection control. These initiatives are designed to enhance care quality and safety across Egypt's healthcare infrastructure.
Zawya
22-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Egypt, China sign deal to strengthen cooperation in healthcare sector
Egypt - Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairperson of Egypt Healthcare Authority, participated in the 2025 Shenzhen-Cairo Economic and Trade Exchange Forum—one of the leading platforms advancing economic and investment ties between the two countries. The forum placed a strong focus on priority sectors, especially smart and technological healthcare. El-Sobky announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese diagnostics giant Snibe, marking a significant step toward establishing integrated diagnostic complexes in Egypt. The partnership, backed by Chinese investment, also aims to transfer advanced medical testing technologies to the Egyptian healthcare system. 'This agreement marks a milestone in our growing collaboration with leading Chinese companies,' El-Sobky said. 'We've already signed cooperation protocols with tech giants like Mindray and Huawei, and today's partnership with Snibe opens up further opportunities in laboratory and diagnostic innovation.' Reflecting on his previous visits to China, El-Sobky said they laid the groundwork for future cooperation in biotechnology and gene medicine. He emphasized Egypt's ambition to become a regional hub for advanced medical technologies, noting mutual interest in developing smart medical city models inspired by Huawei's advanced campus in China. 'We're witnessing genuine momentum in Egyptian-Chinese healthcare collaboration—from building hospitals to pioneering technological models of care,' El-Sobky noted. 'This is a strategic partnership with the potential to transform healthcare delivery across the region.' El-Sobky also addressed investors directly, encouraging them to visit Shenzhen, as invited by its mayor, to exchange expertise and explore business opportunities. 'China is one of Egypt's most important strategic partners in driving economic cooperation across the Middle East and Africa,' he added. 'We must capitalize on this foundation to deliver real, tangible outcomes.' The forum concluded with the signing of several key cooperation agreements and MoUs. Among them was the standout MoU between Egypt Healthcare Authority and Shenzhen New Industries Biomedical Engineering Co. (Snibe). The agreement focuses on enhancing technical and institutional capacity through joint training programs, workshops, and field visits. It will also support knowledge transfer to Egyptian healthcare professionals under the Universal Health Insurance System. Speaking at the event, Chen Weiqiang, Mayor of Shenzhen, commended Egypt's investment-friendly climate and expressed strong interest in deepening bilateral economic ties. Meanwhile, Liao Liqiang, China's Ambassador to Egypt, praised the enduring strategic relationship between the two nations and reaffirmed China's commitment to advancing healthcare cooperation for a more prosperous and innovative future.
