CIRA Education has launched CIRA Care in Egypt, the Middle East’s first initiative focused on the care economy, under the patronage of Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar.

Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) announced a strategic cooperation with Yodawy to enhance healthcare services in Egypt.

The US Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa stated that Egypt's healthcare sector offers promising investment opportunities valued between $30 billion and $40 billion in hospital infrastructure by 2025.

Public health is a cornerstone of Egypt’s overall economic landscape. With a large and diverse population, understanding their health needs and demographics is essential for fostering economic development. In recent years, public health initiatives have improved health outcomes and highlighted their economic significance. The government's commitment to health is further underscored by increased budget allocations to enhance healthcare infrastructure and services.

Vodafone Business has entered a partnership with Eva Pharma to provide advanced technological and smart healthcare solutions, supporting Eva Pharma's digital transformation.

Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) has probed collaboration with AstraZeneca to establish an AI-powered innovation hub to enhance healthcare services efficiency.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has ratified Law No. 87 of 2024 allowing private entities to set up, manage, and operate healthcare facilities for a period between three and 15 years.

Egypt and Italy have mulled strengthening cooperation in the fields of healthcare, pharmaceutical manufacturing and localization, and advanced health technologies.

The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, represented by the Applied Innovation Center (AIC), has signed an agreement with AstraZeneca Egypt to develop AI-powered healthcare solutions.

The Egyptian House of Representatives has approved in principle a draft law submitted by the government allowing both public and private sectors to establish, manage, operate, and develop healthcare facilities in Egypt.

Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) has signed a cooperation protocol with Vodafone Business to promote cooperation in ramping up the digitization of the Egyptian healthcare sector.

Egypt has increased the budgetary allocations for the healthcare sector to EGP 495.6 billion in the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2024/2025, marking a 24.9% year-on-year (YoY) hike from the FY's EGP 396.9 billion, the Egyptian Ministry of Finance stated.

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi emphasized the government's commitment to facilitating private sector investments in the health sector, as per a statement.

MODAD Group has allocated 5% of its net profits for social responsibility initiatives via its chartable arm MODAD Foundation for Social Responsibility.

Allianz Egypt has covered health insurance claims worth more than EGP 975 million in 2023.

The Egyptian General Authority for Healthcare (GAH) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US-based technology solutions provider IQVIA to employ the latest technology solutions in the Egyptian healthcare sector.

Egypt's healthcare system is a complex mix of public and private providers and financing agents. Over the years, the country has taken several steps toward improving its population's health, including the implementation of health policies and increasing health spending. However, there are still key challenges that affect the healthcare sector in Egypt, notably in terms of equity and health insurance. To address these challenges, Egypt is currently reforming and restructuring its healthcare system to ensure broader insurance coverage and service affordability for all citizens.

Siemens Healthineers showcased a suite of its advanced innovations and solutions at the Arab Health 2024.

Egypt will establish its first virtual hospital for telemedicine in a bid to promote medical tourism, Al Arabiya reported, citing Chairman of the General Authority of Healthcare Ahmed ElSobky.