The Egyptian Health Care Authority has announced that 7 of its hospitals have achieved the diamond rating, the highest level of excellence, in the ESO/WSO Angels global stroke care awards for the third quarter of 2026. This accomplishment reflects the development of medical services provided and the success of the authority's efforts to implement international best practices and treatment protocols. The achievement demonstrates the efficiency of the authority's stroke care system and its commitment to continuous improvement.
The 7 hospitals that received the diamond rating are: Al-Salam Hospital in Port Said, Tiba Specialized Hospital, Ismailia Medical Complex, Sharm El-Sheikh International Hospital, Al-Qurna International Medical Complex, Al-Karnak International Hospital, and Horus Specialized Hospital in Luxor. This achievement comes after passing the gold and platinum levels, according to international indicators that measure the speed of diagnosis and treatment, commitment to clinical protocols, quality of care, and data documentation.
The application of the "stroke code" has contributed to accelerating the handling of cases by activating an urgent pathway that ensures the call of the specialized medical team, conducting necessary evaluations and examinations, and making treatment decisions in a timely manner. This has helped reduce the average time to start treatment to about 44 minutes, enhancing the chances of early intervention and reducing complications and improving treatment outcomes.
The Health Care Authority praised the efforts of medical, nursing, administrative, emergency, and quality teams, as well as coordinators of the stroke program in hospitals. The authority emphasized its commitment to continuing work on expanding the application of the "stroke code", enhancing the readiness of emergency departments, radiology, laboratories, and specialized medical teams, and promoting training, clinical governance, and continuous improvement.
The diamond rating is a testament to the authority's efforts to provide high-quality specialized healthcare services. The authority's hospitals have demonstrated their ability to provide fast and effective treatment for stroke patients, which is critical in reducing mortality and improving patient outcomes. The achievement also reflects the authority's commitment to implementing international standards and best practices in stroke care.
The Health Care Authority's efforts to improve stroke care are part of its broader strategy to enhance the quality of healthcare services provided to patients. The authority has been working to develop its hospitals and healthcare facilities, and to provide high-quality medical services that meet international standards. The diamond rating achievement is a significant milestone in this effort.
The Health Care Authority's achievement of the diamond rating in stroke care is a significant accomplishment that reflects the authority's commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services. The authority's hospitals have demonstrated their ability to provide excellent care for stroke patients, and the authority will continue to work to improve and expand its services to meet the needs of patients.
Key points
- The Egyptian Health Care Authority's 7 hospitals have achieved the diamond rating in the ESO/WSO Angels global stroke care awards.
- The achievement reflects the authority's commitment to implementing international best practices and treatment protocols in stroke care.
- The application of the "stroke code" has contributed to reducing the average time to start treatment to about 44 minutes.
