27-03-2025
Health Care Authority, Portuguese amb. discuss ways to enhance cooperation, exchange expertise
Health Care Authority, Portuguese amb. discuss ways to enhance cooperation, exchange expertise
CAIRO - 27 March 2025: Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare and General Supervisor of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Project, met with Ambassador Rui Terino, Ambassador of Portugal to Egypt, and Vasco Costa, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation in the fields of advanced healthcare, medical technology, modern innovations, medical tourism, and green transformation.
This meeting coincides with the 50th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Egypt and Portugal.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky began the meeting by welcoming the Portuguese ambassador, praising the historical relations between the two countries, which have witnessed remarkable development in various fields, especially in the healthcare sector.
Dr. El-Sobky emphasized that this meeting reflects the strategic cooperation between Egypt and the European Union and enhances the exchange of expertise in healthcare and medical innovation.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky indicated that the Authority seeks to exchange expertise with Portugal regarding its national healthcare system and its decentralized approach based on integrated healthcare entities. He also noted that the Authority seeks to benefit from Portugal's experience in expanding the scope of healthcare services, advanced healthcare planning, and the application of telemedicine technologies, which will contribute to enhancing access to healthcare services in remote areas.
He also revealed that a twinning program is under discussion between the General Authority for Healthcare and Portuguese hospitals. This program includes the exchange of expertise, training of medical personnel, and the promotion of modern medical technologies. This includes cooperation with the Cove Tigo Group, the largest private hospital group in Lisbon, to enhance the quality of healthcare services and provide a better patient experience.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky added, "We aim to benefit from the successful public-private partnership model in Portugal. We are working to strengthen cooperation with Cascais Hospital as a global model for successful partnerships, in addition to encouraging Portuguese companies to invest in Egypt's healthcare sector." He highlighted the promising investment opportunities in the Egyptian healthcare sector, given the significant developments it is witnessing.
