Egypt's public healthcare system stands at a critical juncture, with a mix of strengths and significant challenges. While the system has made strides in expanding access to healthcare services, issues such as overcrowding, outdated equipment, and limited resources hinder its effectiveness.

Siemens Healthineers is considering collaboration opportunities in Egypt to empower the healthcare sector in the country.

Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met with Head of operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at Siemens Healthineers Vivek Kanade and his accompanying delegation to discuss ways of enhancing the healthcare sector in Egypt.

Egypt is allocating EGP 75 billion of its budget for the current fiscal year (FY) 2023/2024 for the development of the healthcare sector, Minister of Planning and Economic Development Hala Elsaid announced.

The General Authority for Healthcare (GAH) has signed four strategic cooperation protocols with Egyptian and international healthcare institutions to shore up the healthcare sector.