On Sunday, October 4, 2026, Dr. Amr Adel Abdelal, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health in North Sinai, conducted a surprise visit to Arish General Hospital to monitor the workflow and medical services provided to patients. The visit aimed to ensure the regularity of work and the provision of medical services. During the visit, Dr. Abdelal inspected various departments, including reception, emergency, intensive care, and internal departments for orthopedics, surgery, internal medicine, neurosurgery, and obstetrics.
Dr. Abdelal referred a pediatrician on duty at the hospital's reception department for investigation due to absence during their shift. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health also decided to deduct from the dues of the cleaning company for not adhering to the operating tables for cleaning sections according to infection control instructions. He emphasized the need for administrative discipline and commitment of doctors to evening rounds on cases during their shifts.
The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health inspected various sections of the hospital, including laboratories, radiology, blood bank, pharmacy, and women's and obstetrics departments. He monitored the regularity of medical and nursing teams, the availability of necessary medicines and medical supplies, and the speed of dealing with medical cases and emergencies.
Dr. Abdelal listened to patients and companions to ensure the level of services provided. He stressed the importance of intensifying the passage of the patient safety team on patient tickets and confirming commitment to patient safety instructions. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health directed to raise the level of cleanliness inside the hospital.
During the visit, Dr. Abdelal inspected warehouses in several departments and directed to reorganize them according to the 5S system. He recommended completing some urgent maintenance work. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health confirmed that the surprise visits will continue to monitor the level of health services.
The goal of these visits is to ensure the readiness of medical facilities and the regularity of work therein around the clock. This aims to provide appropriate health care for patients in North Sinai Governorate. Dr. Abdelal's visit reflects the efforts of the Ministry of Health to improve the level of medical services.
The hospital's administration and staff are expected to implement the instructions and decisions made by Dr. Abdelal during his visit. The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health emphasized the importance of providing high-quality medical services to patients in North Sinai Governorate.
Key points
- North Sinai health official conducts surprise visit to Arish hospital
- Two key decisions made during the visit
- Ministry of Health aims to improve medical services in North Sinai Governorate
