Egyptian Health Minister Khalid Abdel Ghaffar received a detailed report on the performance of the Ministry's National Projects Monitoring Department from September 13 to 19. The report included 19 field visits to 19 facilities in 9 governorates. The visits showed advanced completion rates in several governorates, with 100% completion rates at Qantara West and Qantara East hospitals in Ismailia governorate.

According to the report, the completion rates at Abu Swayr hospital and the health unit in Saba'a Barqia, both in Ismailia governorate, were 90% and 80%, respectively. Several projects have exceeded 70% completion, including the health unit in Obour East, Ismailia, and the outpatient building at Qantara West hospital. Work is progressing rapidly at the New Alamein hospital in Matrouh governorate.

Dr. Sherif Mustafa, Assistant Minister for National Projects, confirmed the official handover of the Imbaba Health Technical Institute in Giza governorate and the start of preparatory work. He also confirmed the official handover of the projects in Tahta, Sakkakltah, and Abu Tisht in Sohag and Qena governorates, respectively. The handover included inspection of electromechanical systems and development of maintenance and operation plans.

Dr. Mustafa also reported that general maintenance work had begun on buildings and electromechanical systems at Deirut Central Hospital in Asyut governorate. Meanwhile, the handover procedures for the "Al-Kifah" health unit in New Valley governorate have been completed. The Ministry of Health and Population emphasized that the field visits will continue as part of Egypt's plans to expand comprehensive health coverage.

The Ministry's efforts aim to achieve the vision of Egypt 2030, which includes improving healthcare services and infrastructure nationwide. The field visits and project monitoring are part of the government's strategy to ensure the efficient implementation of national projects. The Ministry will continue to work on improving healthcare services and infrastructure.

The report highlighted the progress made in implementing national projects in various governorates. The Ministry's National Projects Monitoring Department will continue to monitor the projects to ensure their timely completion. The Egyptian government is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to citizens.

The Ministry of Health and Population will continue to work towards achieving comprehensive health coverage and improving healthcare services in Egypt. The field visits and project monitoring are crucial in ensuring the efficient implementation of national projects and achieving the vision of Egypt 2030.

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  • Egyptian Health Minister receives report on 19 field visits to monitor projects in 9 governorates.

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