Egypt has launched a new social protection package worth EGP 40.3bn to support low-income and vulnerable households ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk announced during a press conference on Sunday. Under the package, 10 million households registered in the ration card system will receive EGP 400 each during March and April 2026, at a total cost of EGP 8bn. In addition, 5.2 million families enrolled in the “Takaful and Karama” programme will receive an extra EGP 400 in cash support during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, amounting to EGP 4bn. A further 45,000 beneficiaries of child pensions and rural female leaders will receive EGP 300 each during the same period. EGP 3bn has been allocated to accelerate treatment for patients on waiting lists and critical cases to ensure timely medical care before Eid al-Fitr.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 15, 2026 18:35 UTC