Egyptian Health Minister Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar recently attended the 2026 Global Health Summit in Berlin, where he engaged in a series of meetings with leaders from prominent medical companies and institutions. The goal of these meetings was to explore opportunities for cooperation, joint investment, and capacity building, ultimately enhancing Egypt's healthcare system and solidifying its position as a regional healthcare hub.
During his visit, Dr. Abdel Ghaffar met with Mahmoud El-Daqouqy, Regional Manager for the Middle East and Africa at Erbe Elektromedizin, a German-based company. They discussed potential joint investments and enhancing the capabilities of Egyptian medical institutions in advanced surgical technologies. The meeting focused on establishing specialized training centers or developing existing ones to qualify personnel in operating and maintaining medical devices.
Dr. Abdel Ghaffar also met with Dr. Bernd Montag, CEO of Siemens Healthineers, along with Amr Qandeel, Managing Director of the company in Egypt, and Dhiaa El-Shenawy, Head of Sales for Diagnostic Imaging and Advanced Therapies. The meeting centered on strengthening their strategic partnership in healthcare technology, developing infrastructure, and supporting national cancer control programs.
The discussions with Siemens Healthineers included updating diagnostic imaging infrastructure, expanding digital health applications, and leveraging artificial intelligence to support diagnosis and medical decision-making. The company also expressed interest in supporting Egypt's comprehensive health insurance system. Furthermore, they explored training and capacity-building opportunities through Siemens Healthineers' educational center in Egypt.
In addition to the meeting with Siemens Healthineers, Dr. Abdel Ghaffar met with Professor Hayo K. Kroemer, CEO of Charité University Hospital in Berlin. They discussed expanding cooperation in training Egyptian medical personnel, organizing fellowship programs, and exchanging scientific expertise. The two parties also explored potential collaborative research projects, particularly in oncology, chronic diseases, and infectious diseases.
The meeting with Charité University Hospital also touched on applications of artificial intelligence, health data analysis, and precision medicine. Dr. Abdel Ghaffar shared Egypt's experience in developing its healthcare system, highlighting the success of presidential initiatives in public health. These initiatives have generated valuable expertise in early detection, prevention, and population health research.
Dr. Abdel Ghaffar emphasized the Egyptian Ministry of Health's commitment to expanding international partnerships with leading medical institutions and academia. By leveraging global expertise, Egypt aims to support efforts to develop its healthcare system. Key areas of focus include enhancing medical training, improving healthcare infrastructure, and integrating advanced technologies into the healthcare sector.
Key points
- Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar's meetings in Berlin aimed to strengthen Egypt's healthcare system through international cooperation and investment.
- The Egyptian Health Minister discussed potential partnerships with Siemens Healthineers and Charité University Hospital to enhance medical training, research, and healthcare technology.
- Egypt seeks to establish itself as a regional healthcare hub, leveraging expertise from global health leaders to improve its healthcare system.
