Dr. Ahmed El-Sebki, head of Egypt's General Authority for Healthcare, recently visited Port Said to review the healthcare services provided in the governorate. The visit was part of an effort to monitor the performance of the comprehensive health insurance system, which was first launched in Port Said. El-Sebki met with citizens and healthcare workers to hear their concerns and suggestions for improving medical services.
During his visit, El-Sebki launched the "Citizen's Day" initiative, which aims to provide a platform for citizens to share their experiences with the healthcare system and provide feedback. The initiative was attended by Port Said Governor, Major General Ibrahim Abu Limon, and other officials. El-Sebki emphasized that the goal of the initiative is to listen to citizens and identify challenges in the healthcare system.
El-Sebki also inspected several hospitals in Port Said, including the Nasr Specialized Children's Hospital, the Salam Hospital, and the Eye Hospital. He reviewed the level of medical services provided and the availability of necessary equipment and staff. The governor and El-Sebki also discussed ways to improve healthcare services and address the needs of citizens.
According to Dr. Ismail El-Hefnawi, head of the Port Said branch of the Healthcare Authority, 93.5% of healthcare facilities in Port Said have been accredited, while 6.5% have not. El-Hefnawi highlighted several achievements, including 450 echocardiogram procedures and 105 laparoscopic surgeries for children at the Nasr Specialized Children's Hospital.
El-Sebki announced several new initiatives to improve healthcare services in Port Said. These include the addition of 22 intensive care beds at the Chest Hospital, which are expected to be operational within a month. He also announced plans to provide free medication to citizens over 65 years old with chronic diseases.
The visit also included a meeting with families of two deceased doctors, Dr. Rania Mahmoud Salem and Dr. Marwa Mahmoud Ayoub, who worked at the Nasr Specialized Children's Hospital. El-Sebki paid tribute to their memory and announced that their names would be commemorated at the hospital.
Overall, El-Sebki's visit aimed to improve healthcare services in Port Said and ensure that citizens receive high-quality medical care. The visit included several key initiatives and announcements, including the expansion of intensive care services and the provision of free medication to elderly citizens with chronic diseases.
Key points
- Dr. Ahmed El-Sebki visited Port Said to review healthcare services and meet with citizens.
- The visit included the launch of the "Citizen's Day" initiative to gather feedback from citizens.
- El-Sebki announced several new initiatives to improve healthcare services in Port Said.
