Ahmed Elsobky, Chairperson of the Egypt Healthcare Authority, met with Ulric Shannon, Ambassador of Canada to Egypt, to explore prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation across multiple healthcare sectors. Elsobky emphasised the Authority’s commitment to benefiting from advanced Canadian medical and digital technologies during the second phase of Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance System. He noted that such cooperation aligns with the Authority’s strategy to accelerate digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency and improve the quality of healthcare services in line with international standards. Discussions also covered expanding cooperation in medical tourism to reinforce Egypt’s position as a regional destination for advanced healthcare services. For his part, Ambassador Shannon reaffirmed that deepening relations with Egypt remains a priority for Canada, expressing interest in expanding healthcare cooperation in light of the opportunities presented by the Universal Health Insurance System.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 18, 2026 20:16 UTC