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CairoScene
25-05-2025
- Health
- CairoScene
Maritime Ambulance Service Launches on Egypt's Mediterranean Coast
A maritime ambulance service has begun operations, with locally manufactured vessels providing emergency care at sea. May 25, 2025 A new maritime ambulance service has officially launched on the Mediterranean coast. The announcement was made during the celebration of the 123rd anniversary of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority. Three sea ambulances have been deployed along Egypt's northern coast, each equipped with intensive care units, advanced communication systems, and medical equipment designed for rapid response in offshore emergencies. The vessels are intended to enhance Egypt's ability to provide medical assistance in maritime environments, including for individuals on commercial ships, fishing boats, and tourist vessels. "We have launched the marine ambulance service for the first time in the Arab Republic of Egypt with a force of three marine ambulances that were manufactured and fully equipped inside Egypt to provide ambulance services on the Egyptian coasts, out of six ambulances that are being manufactured in cooperation with the Suez Canal Authority,' Prime Minister Dr Mostafa Madbouly said during the announcement. 'The mobile phone application, Esaafni, was also launched to enable citizens to easily request non-emergency services in 13 governorates.' Officials from the Egyptian Ambulance Authority confirmed that the three ambulances were designed and constructed in Egypt, supporting national industry while meeting international safety and medical standards. The maritime ambulances will operate in coordination with coastal emergency centres, under the unified emergency number 123.
Daily News Egypt
25-05-2025
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt's PM inaugurates new ambulance authority HQ on 123rd anniversary
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly inaugurated the Egyptian Ambulance Authority's new headquarters in Hadayek October City, coinciding with the 123rd anniversary of Egypt's ambulance services. Madbouly toured the facility, where Amr Rashid, Chairperson of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, showcased its modern equipment designed to enhance service capabilities. New services were launched alongside the opening. The Prime Minister inspected the call receiving centre, described by Sherif Medhat, Director General of Strategic Planning, as Egypt's first governmental call centre. It aims to improve the handling of citizen reports via the unified 123 emergency number. The centre has 187 operator seats, with expansion potential, and is staffed 24/7 for emergency and non-emergency calls nationwide. Medhat stated the centre meets international standards with advanced communication technology. It links all Authority branches, enabling instant call reception and redistribution. A 'CAD' (Computer-Aided Dispatch) system assigns ambulances based on proximity, availability, and call nature, with automated vehicle tracking. New 'Mobile CAD' technology links ambulances to operations rooms via tablets for better task distribution and patient access. The 'Esaafny' (Ambulance Me) mobile app was also launched, Medhat announced. It allows users to request and schedule non-emergency ambulance services, check fees, and track vehicles. The app includes a complaint and suggestion feature. Madbouly also inspected the National Training Centre at the new headquarters. Mohamed El-Sherbiny, Head of Central Administration for Training, explained that training is crucial for improving the skills of medical and administrative staff. The centre is nationally accredited by the Central Agency for Organization and Administration and is seeking international accreditations. El-Sherbiny noted American Heart Association accreditation for basic support and heart-saver programmes. It is also developing training for injury management and major incidents, seeking accreditation from bodies like the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Emergency Physicians. The centre is accredited for these specialisations and pre-hospital injury programmes. El-Sherbiny added the centre seeks partnerships with international organisations and universities, citing a joint programme with Japan's Koshkin University for ambulance worker qualification and accreditation from the British Academy of Continuing Medical Education. Collaborations with international maritime, river, and air ambulance services include a partnership with the Spanish Association for Air and Sea Transport, involving joint field exercises. Maritime ambulance training is planned. The training centre also increases public awareness through first aid programmes, El-Sherbiny said. About 40,000 people have been trained under the 'A New Beginning for the Egyptian Human Being' presidential initiative, 20,000 in the last three months. The centre collaborates with international bodies like the World Health Organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the International Organization for Migration. The centre trains 4,000 Ambulance Authority employees and a similar number of external individuals annually, combining theoretical lectures with practical training. American Heart Association programmes use observation-based learning with realistic scenarios. The centre uses competent, accredited trainers nationwide.
Al-Ahram Weekly
24-05-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt subsidises 60% of social housing costs for beneficiaries: PM Madbouly - Society
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced on Saturday that the state would cover up to 60 percent of the cost of social housing units as part of ongoing efforts to support low-income citizens. In a televised address following a tour of Giza Governorate, Madbouly said the government has delivered over 1 million social housing units and 300,000 alternative units for residents of unsafe areas—totalling 1.3 million homes nationwide. 'These units involve state support covering 50–60 percent of their real value, including free land, infrastructure, and direct financial subsidies ranging from EGP 5,000 to 120,000,' he said. Beneficiaries repay the rest over 20 years through mortgage financing at interest rates less than half the market average. Madbouly, accompanied by Housing Minister Sherif El-Sherbiny, visited three housing projects: one for low-income residents in New October City and two targeting middle- and upper-middle-income groups. He noted that most state-built units fall under the social housing programme, which has been maintained for over a decade and will continue. He stressed that expanding access to affordable housing remains a top government priority. During the same tour, Madbouly attended the 123rd anniversary of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority and inaugurated its new headquarters in Hadayek October. He also announced that a national electronic system linking ambulance dispatch with hospitals is in development and expected to be fully operational by the end of 2026, improving coordination for emergency and non-emergency care. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Egypt Today
24-05-2025
- Health
- Egypt Today
Egypt's PM Attends Celebration of Egyptian Ambulance Service's 123rd Anniversary
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly attended the celebration marking the 123rd anniversary of the Egyptian Ambulance Service on May 24, 2025- press photo CAIRO – 24 May 2025: Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly attended the celebration marking the 123rd anniversary of the Egyptian Ambulance Service on Saturday. During the event, he also inaugurated the new headquarters of the Ambulance Authority in 6th of October City. As part of the ceremony, the Prime Minister honored several exemplary members of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority for their outstanding service. In a significant milestone, Egypt launched its first-ever marine ambulance service, deploying three marine ambulances to serve the nation's coasts—part of a fleet of six currently in preparation. Additionally, the country has introduced an electronic ambulance guidance system, now operational in Port Said and 6th of October Governorates. Dr. Amr Rashid, head of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, highlighted the substantial growth of the service in recent years. 'We now have 3,264 fully equipped ambulances, staffed by over 13,000 paramedics and drivers who work around the clock to save lives. Our teams have not stood apart from global crises—they have rushed to aid suffering Palestinians and Sudanese,' he stated. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, announced the addition of several new services to the Ambulance Authority. These include both emergency and non-emergency offerings, as well as the launch of a new mobile app, Isaefni(Arabic for "Save Me"), aimed at improving access to ambulance services.
Iraqi News
27-03-2025
- Iraqi News
Six tourists killed, nine injured in submarine sinking in Egypt
Follow-up – INA Six foreign tourists were killed and nine others injured on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada in the Red Sea Governorate, southeast of Egypt. Authorities have not yet announced the nationalities of the victims. According to medical and security sources, the accident occurred during a sea trip exploring coral reefs in the Red Sea. The sources confirmed that the bodies of the victims have been recovered, while investigations are ongoing to determine their identities. The sources indicated that the submarine, named "Sindbad," was carrying 45 passengers of various nationalities, and rescue teams were able to retrieve 29 people who were on board. Other sources reported that the submarine sank off the coast of one of the major hotels in Hurghada. The Red Sea Governorate's Health Directorate and the Egyptian Ambulance Authority declared a state of maximum alert, and 21 ambulances were dispatched to the scene. The injured were transported to hospitals for treatment, given the seriousness of some of the cases.
