Egypt's Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and Higher Education Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa held talks on integrating university hospitals into the Universal Health Insurance system, according to a statement from the health ministry. The step aims to strengthen institutional cooperation between the health and higher education sectors and position university hospitals as core partners in delivering services under Egypt's nationwide healthcare reform programme.
Egypt's Health Ministry announced that the meeting between Ministers Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and Abdelaziz Konsowa represents a strategic step to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the healthcare system. Abdel Ghaffar described the coordination between the two ministries as key to leveraging medical infrastructure alongside academic expertise to optimise resource utilisation and broaden healthcare coverage.
The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the first phase of the universal health insurance rollout in the governorates of Port Said, Luxor, Ismailia, Suez, South Sinai, and Aswan. Discussions also covered operational requirements, available resources, financing mechanisms, and administrative integration to ensure unified quality standards across participating facilities.
Konsowa stated that university hospitals represent a cornerstone of Egypt's healthcare system, noting that the next phase will focus on expanding their service delivery role and improving operational performance. He added that deeper cooperation between university hospitals and health ministry facilities would maximise academic expertise, enhance medical training, and strengthen clinical practices in line with international standards.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from both ministries, university presidents, and representatives of the health system, the statement added.