Egyptian Health Minister Khalid Abdel Ghaffar led a comprehensive meeting to discuss the progress of the medical city project in the new capital. The meeting was attended by prominent figures, including Ahmed Saad Ali Al-Shazly, a consultant to the President on financial matters, and representatives from various state agencies. The project aims to enhance the country's healthcare system, in line with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives to support the health sector.
The minister emphasized that the political leadership is keenly focused on expediting the project's implementation, highlighting the state's willingness to collaborate with international experts to improve medical services and train national cadres. This project is considered a national priority, aiming to position Egypt as a regional and international hub for healthcare services. The meeting reviewed the project's current status and the necessary steps for its successful execution.
Ahmed Saad Ali Al-Shazly stressed the importance of adhering to specific standards and controls for implementing large-scale projects, relying on national construction and engineering capabilities while ensuring precise administrative and technical oversight. The project's success depends on effective coordination among all stakeholders, including government agencies and international partners.
According to Dr. Hussam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, the meeting confirmed the full coordination between all state agencies to complete the necessary studies and regulatory frameworks. This will enable the commencement of on-ground work, ensuring the project's objectives align with the country's healthcare development strategy and provide high-quality medical services to citizens.
The meeting was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Dr. Mohamed Al-Tayeb, Deputy Minister of Health, and Dr. Sherif Mostafa, Assistant Minister for National Projects. Representatives from the Ministry of Finance, including Ali Al-Sisi and Ahmed Hassan, also participated in the discussions. The attendance reflected the government's commitment to a collaborative approach to implementing this significant project.
The medical city project in the new capital is a key initiative aimed at enhancing Egypt's healthcare infrastructure. The project's progress will be closely monitored by the government, with a focus on ensuring its successful implementation and the delivery of high-quality medical services to the Egyptian people. The project's success is expected to have a positive impact on the country's healthcare sector.
Key points
- The Egyptian government is committed to accelerating the implementation of the medical city project in the new capital.
- The project aims to position Egypt as a regional and international hub for healthcare services.
- The government is collaborating with international experts to improve medical services and train national cadres.
