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Al-Ahram Weekly
14-05-2025
- Health
- Al-Ahram Weekly
El-Sisi stresses importance of incorporating AI in education and health
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi directed the government on Wednesday to explore the possibility of incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mandatory subject in school curricula and to leverage AI applications in healthcare. El-Sisi's directives came during a meeting on Wednesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. According to the Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy, El-Sisi also instructed the government to improve healthcare professionals' working conditions, enhance their participation in modern training programs, and leverage AI applications in healthcare. Health insurance system El-Shennawy noted that Madbouly and Abdel Ghaffar briefed the president on the government's plan for implementing the second phase of the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS). Phase two will cover the governorates of Damietta, Kafr El-Sheikh, Minya, Matrouh, and North Sinai. It includes developing 11 hospitals and constructing 19 new ones. This brings the total number of hospitals in the designated governorates to 65, with a total capacity of 10,517 beds. The second phase also includes establishing 534 primary healthcare units and centres, including medical and non-medical equipment, at an estimated cost of EGP 115 billion. These additional units and centres bring the total number of healthcare units and centres in the designated governorates to 669. According to the spokesperson, the president, in turn, directed the government to expedite the completion of the second phase. He also stressed the importance of adhering to implementation timelines and meeting the highest quality standards. Digital health system Moreover, El-Shennawy stated that the Minister of Health reviewed steps towards developing a comprehensive digital health system that aligns with Egypt's 2030 Vision. The system aims to improve healthcare quality, facilitate service access, and increase operational efficiency. These steps also include creating electronic health records, applying AI technologies, establishing a national health information exchange platform, and enhancing international partnerships to ensure the sustainability of the digital transformation. In this context, the president directed the government to explore incorporating AI as a mandatory subject in school curricula. Presidential initiatives According to the spokesperson, El-Sisi listened to a presentation about presidential initiatives to improve public health for multiple age groups. These initiatives include examining individuals between birth and five, five and 15, and 18 and 65 through 15 presidential initiatives that provide 234 million health services at 3,527 health units. In addition, El-Shennawy indicated that the president was briefed on the implementation status of the national health projects across the country. These projects include developing and constructing 20 hospitals in 11 governorates, at an estimated cost of EGP 11.7 billion, during the 2025 fiscal year. The 20 hospitals add about 2,649 beds, including 458 ICU beds. They also add 442 incubators, 1,749 inpatient beds, 542 dialysis machines, and 95 operating rooms. Eleven hospitals have been completed in ten governorates. The Ministry of Health has also equipped existing hospitals under its administration with all necessary medical equipment up to the third quarter of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Furthermore, the spokesperson noted that El-Sisi was updated on the Waiting List Initiative. Since its launch in July 2018, around EGP 24.746 billion has been spent to treat approximately 2.69 million citizens through the initiative. At least 2.1 million citizens were treated at state expense in 2025, and the cost of their treatment is estimated at EGP 23.2 billion. Moreover, El-Shennawy added that the president was briefed on the government's efforts to localise pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing. In this respect, El-Sisi emphasised providing all the necessary facilities to attract investments in this vital sector, which would meet local market demand and increase Egyptian exports. Human development According to the spokesperson, the president also reviewed the steps the Human Development Ministerial Group has taken to implement the national human development project "Bedaya." These steps include increasing nurseries for children under six and establishing 300 integrated human development centres in different governorates. Similarly, Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar presented an overview of the National Population and Development Strategy. The strategy is part of the presidential initiative "Bedaya," which aims to improve demographic characteristics and reduce stunting, obesity, and anaemia rates among children. Abdel Ghaffar also provided an update on the population growth file. He noted that the annual population growth rate decreased by 1.34 percent in 2025, compared to 1.4 percent in 2024. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Daily News Egypt
12-03-2025
- Business
- Daily News Egypt
Al-Sisi reviews preparations for Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony
Egypt's President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has reviewed preparations for the Grand Egyptian Museum's (GEM) opening ceremony, scheduled for July 2025. Al-Sisi met on Wednesday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, Managing Director of the United Media Services Company Tarek Makhlouf, and board member Mohamed El-Saadi to discuss arrangements for the event. Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the meeting focused on the planning and organisational aspects of the ceremony. Al-Sisi reviewed proposed concepts for achieving the ceremony's objectives and discussed activities planned around the opening. The aim, El-Shennawy said, is to maximise the event's impact on the development of Egypt's tourism sector, showcase the contributions of Egyptian civilisation to global cultural heritage, and increase the number of tourists visiting Egypt. El-Shennawy added that the meeting also addressed the promotional plan for the Grand Egyptian Museum opening celebration and the coordination with the private sector to develop promotional and marketing campaigns in hotels and tourist resorts. GEM, he noted, presents an ideal opportunity to enjoy an integrated experience combining ancient Egyptian history with the latest museum display technologies. Al-Sisi emphasized the need to exert every effort and intensify preparations to ensure the event is commensurate with Egypt's status and history. He stressed that the event should not burden the state budget. He highlighted that the Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the largest cultural and civilisational edifices in the world, and emphasized the importance of leveraging the momentum generated by the opening celebration to promote tourist destinations throughout Egypt.
Daily News Egypt
05-03-2025
- Politics
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt's Al-Sisi and EU's Costa discuss regional stability, humanitarian aid for Gaza
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met with European Council President António Costa on Tuesday to discuss regional stability, the flow of aid into Gaza and the strengthening of ties between Egypt and the European Union. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the Extraordinary Arab Summit held in the New Administrative Capital, according to Egyptian Presidency Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy. El-Shennawy said the meeting confirmed the strong relationship between Egypt and the EU. Both parties expressed a mutual interest in strengthening cooperation across various sectors, particularly in economic and investment areas. This collaboration aligns with the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership Agreement and its six pillars. Illegal immigration was also a key topic. Costa acknowledged Egypt's efforts in preventing illegal immigrant boats from departing its shores since 2016. He further noted that Egypt hosts over nine million foreigners due to various crises, stressing the need for international support for Egypt. Al-Sisi presented his vision on restoring regional stability and Egypt's efforts to implement the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip. Costa affirmed the EU's appreciation for Egypt's role in seeking the full implementation of the agreement. Both leaders stressed the need for sufficient and unhindered humanitarian aid to enter Gaza to prevent the humanitarian crisis from worsening. They warned against the resumption of fighting and violence in the region, citing the threat to peace and security. Al-Sisi and Costa expressed their rejection of Israeli attacks in the West Bank and any attempts to displace Palestinians. They emphasised the immediate need for reconstruction efforts in Gaza without displacing its residents. Costa welcomed the Arab Summit's adoption of the Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Both sides affirmed that the establishment of a Palestinian state, in accordance with international resolutions, is the only guarantee for achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. They stressed the necessity for the international community to take responsibility in achieving this goal. The meeting also covered developments in Syria, Lebanon, Libya, Sudan, and Somalia, El-Shennawy said. The leaders emphasised the need to resolve crises through peaceful means, preserving the unity, integrity, and stability of those countries.
