Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt&rsquo;s Minister of Health and Population, chaired the regular meeting of the coordination committee for the Universal Health Insurance System to follow up on executive progress and integrated preparations for the inclusion of Minya Governorate in the system&rsquo;s second phase.
The meeting was attended via video conference by Minya Governor Emad Kadwany, reflecting the state&rsquo;s commitment to expanding comprehensive health coverage and delivering high-quality medical services to more than six million citizens in the governorate.
Universal Health Insurance: A Key Pillar of Health Reform
During the meeting, the minister emphasized that the Universal Health Insurance System is one of Egypt&rsquo;s most significant strategic health reform projects. The initiative is progressing steadily and has already demonstrated success during its first phase.
He stressed the importance of accelerating readiness in Minya to ensure its smooth integration into the system, in line with Egypt&rsquo;s broader vision of achieving health equity and improving healthcare services for all citizens.
Reviewing Health Planning and Infrastructure Readiness
According to the ministry&rsquo;s official spokesperson, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the meeting reviewed the governorate&rsquo;s comprehensive health planning, including assessments of the readiness of healthcare infrastructure and medical facilities.
Discussions also focused on the progress of digital transformation in hospitals and primary healthcare units, aiming to develop a comprehensive implementation plan that ensures a smooth and effective launch of the system.
Major National Projects to Strengthen Healthcare Capacity
Officials also reviewed the status of healthcare infrastructure development in the governorate. Six major national projects are currently underway to upgrade and improve medical facilities at an estimated cost of EGP 6.75 billion.
These projects are expected to add approximately 1,506 hospital beds, significantly enhancing healthcare capacity and improving the quality of medical services available to residents.
Advancing Digital Transformation in Healthcare
The meeting also highlighted progress in digital transformation across hospitals, primary healthcare units, and university hospitals in Minya.
Efforts are underway to establish the necessary technological infrastructure to enable electronic connectivity and the exchange of medical information, as well as to equip facilities with advanced systems to digitize services. This integration is expected to improve coordination across different levels of healthcare and provide faster, more efficient services.
Implementation Timeline and Investment Opportunities
Participants also reviewed the executive plan for meeting the requirements needed to implement the system in Minya, along with the expected timeline for launching operations.
The plan focuses on completing the preparation and handover of primary healthcare units, strengthening partnerships between the General Authority for Healthcare and the private sector, and exploring the formation of a joint committee with the governorate to support healthcare investments and attract additional medical investment.
Key Officials in Attendance
The meeting was attended by several senior officials, including Essam El-Din Farahat, President of Minya University; Mohamed El-Tayeb, Deputy Minister of Health; Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare; and Ahmed Taha, Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation, along with leaders from the ministry and relevant health authorities.
Photo Credit: Cabinet of Egypt's offivial page&nbsp;

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