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Daily News Egypt
21-05-2025
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt, Italy's GKSD explore healthcare investment, medical education partnership
Egypt's Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, held a high-level meeting with Kamel Ghribi, Chairperson of Italy's GKSD Investment Holding and the San Donato Hospital Group, to discuss expanding collaboration in healthcare investment and medical education. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland, according to a statement from Egypt's Ministry of Health. The Health Ministry's spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar stated that discussions focused on the establishment of a state-of-the-art hospital built to international standards, as well as the creation of a global medical university in Egypt to advance both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. The two parties also explored investment opportunities in healthcare infrastructure, medical and nursing training, and collaboration on European medical fellowship programs to support continuous professional development. Plans were also discussed for launching research and innovation centers to drive scientific advancement in the healthcare sector. Cooperation in digital health was another key focus, including initiatives in telemedicine, health information technology, and the implementation of electronic medical records. The agenda also addressed joint efforts in public health, with an emphasis on the prevention and management of communicable and non-communicable diseases. The proposed partnership aligns with Egypt's national strategy to modernize healthcare services, attract foreign direct investment, and leverage international expertise to enhance the quality and reach of medical care across the country.
Zawya
19-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Italy's San Donato Group to invest $100mln in first phase of hospital project in Egypt
Italy's San Donato Hospital Group plans to invest $100 million in the first phase of a new hospital project in Egypt, with further expansion across several governorates, as per a statement. The investment, announced during a meeting between Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Chairman of (GSD) and GKSD Holding Group for Investment Kamel Ghribi, also includes the establishment of an international university specializing in medical sciences. The Italian group has already begun engaging with Egyptian authorities to secure land or existing buildings for the planned university. Madbouly welcomed the Italian group's plans, emphasizing the government's commitment to attracting investments in healthcare and education, two strategic sectors for Egypt's development. He reaffirmed full government support for the projects and suggested the Knowledge City in the New Administrative Capital as a possible site for the university, directing officials to arrange a visit for the Italian group. Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar noted that GSD had been studying the Egyptian market for several years before deciding to proceed with a 140-bed hospital in New Cairo, equipped with advanced medical technologies to offer services comparable to global healthcare standards. For his part, Ghribi praised Egypt's rapid development, particularly the New Administrative Capital, and highlighted San Donato Group's expertise in over 50 medical specialties. He stated that Egypt could become a regional healthcare hub for Africa and the Middle East. © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
