Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, underscored the importance of investing in youth, health and education as pillars of Egypt’s future during a youth diplomacy forum held in Cairo. Speaking at the fourth edition of the Youth Diplomacy Programme at the Olympic Centre in Maadi, Abdel Ghaffar addressed around 160 participants alongside Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhy. The health minister outlined major developments in Egypt’s healthcare sector, noting that the health budget increased from EGP 42.4bn in 2014 to EGP 406.47bn in 2025. The session concluded with an open dialogue between the minister and youth participants on health, education and human development. Minister of Youth and Sports Ashraf Sobhy emphasised the programme’s role in equipping young people with the skills needed to represent Egypt on the international stage.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 08, 2026 18:30 UTC