Egyptian and African officials met to discuss cooperation on healthcare and investment. Dr. Ahmed El-Sebki, head of Egypt's General Authority for Healthcare, met with Ambassador Mohamed Karim Shreef, assistant minister of foreign affairs for African affairs. They explored ways to enhance partnerships and utilize Egyptian medical capabilities to support healthcare diplomacy and expand medical tourism.
Egypt's healthcare authority is launching initiatives to support healthcare in Nile basin and Horn of Africa countries. These initiatives involve partnerships with Egyptian investors and leverage existing Egyptian projects in Africa. The goal is to transfer Egypt's experience in comprehensive health insurance and build African capacity according to each country's needs.
Egypt's General Authority for Healthcare has established the first virtual hospital in Africa and the largest in the Middle East. This hospital will provide specialized medical consultations remotely, train medical staff, and exchange expertise. It will also connect African healthcare institutions with Egyptian medical expertise, expanding healthcare services for Africans.
Egypt and Africa are working on a program to treat African patients in Egypt at reduced prices. The program, "We Take Care of You in Egypt," involves coordinating with the foreign ministry to identify priority markets and medical services. The two sides are also discussing training and transferring Egyptian expertise to African countries.
Ambassador Mohamed Karim Shreef emphasized that medical and economic diplomacy are key to enhancing Egyptian-African partnerships. He highlighted the importance of utilizing development and investment opportunities according to each region's economic and social characteristics. This approach will help achieve mutual benefits and support sustainable projects.
The two sides agreed in principle to prepare a joint working paper outlining priority countries and markets, mechanisms for implementing the program, and coordination with Egyptian embassies to bring in patients. They also discussed developing health and investment alliances, utilizing the virtual hospital, and determining implementation and expansion stages according to the needs of target countries.
The meeting was attended by several officials from the foreign ministry and the General Authority for Healthcare. The two sides aim to strengthen cooperation in the healthcare sector and enhance Egypt's presence in Africa. Key points include:
Key points
- Egypt and Africa are cooperating on healthcare and investment
- Egypt's healthcare authority is launching initiatives to support healthcare in African countries
- The two sides agreed to prepare a joint working paper outlining priority countries and markets
