Egypt is preparing for the pilot implementation of its universal health insurance system in Minya as part of the second phase of the nationwide initiative aimed at broadening healthcare coverage and enhancing service quality, Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said. The Health Ministry reported that Abdel Ghaffar convened a wide-ranging meeting to assess the readiness of healthcare facilities and the requirements of agencies responsible for implementing the system. Discussions with Emad Kedwani focused on securing land for new healthcare facilities and monitoring ongoing projects, highlighting the need for coordination among relevant authorities to address potential challenges. Ahmed El-Sobky provided updates on the readiness of facilities and outlined the planned allocation of services according to prevailing disease patterns to ensure comprehensive care. The ministry aims to accredit around 90% of medical facilities in Minya this year under national healthcare quality standards.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 18, 2026 19:21 UTC