Egypt has signed new financing and grant agreements with the French Development Agency and the European Union worth €300 million to support the universal health insurance system and primary healthcare services.
The agreements were signed during a ceremony hosted by Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and attended by senior Egyptian ministers, French officials, and representatives of the European Union and the French Development Agency.
According to the Ministry of Health and Population the healthcare agreements aim to strengthen the sustainability of the universal health insurance programme, expand access to medical services, and improve the quality and efficiency of primary healthcare facilities across the country.
Health Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the agreements reflect Egypt’s commitment to strengthening its healthcare system and advancing universal health coverage through international partnerships.