Egypt: Government to allocate over $1bn to upgrade healthcare facilities across six governorates
Source: Middle East Insurance Review | Mar 2025
At the annual forum of the Universal Health Insurance, Egypt’s Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering commitment to strengthening its healthcare sector.
Madbouly emphasised that the comprehensive health insurance system marks a transformative shift by ensuring nationwide coverage through a social solidarity model.
During the first phase, implemented across six governorates, Egypt allocated over EGP 51bn ($1.01bn) to upgrade medical facilities, with benefits accruing to six million of the country’s 107m population.
He said that this expenditure provided insight into the anticipated costs of full implementation, with around EGP 115bn estimated for the second phase, which would further expand healthcare infrastructure.
Mr Madbouly said Egypt was advancing into a crucial second phase prioritising expanded health coverage, accelerated execution and enhanced medical infrastructure.
This phase will focus on improving hospital readiness, modernising healthcare facilities and integrating digital solutions, ensuring more efficient and sustainable service delivery. It also aimed to allow high-population governorates broader access to quality care. M