The Egypt Healthcare Authority has provided over 330,000 mental health, support, counselling, and referral services within 227 primary care facilities across the first-phase governorates of the Universal Health Insurance system.

The services were delivered at family medicine centres and units in Port Said, Luxor, Ismailia, South Sinai, Suez, and Aswan. Ahmed El-Sobky, chairperson of the authority, announced the figures, stating that integrating mental health services into primary care facilities is a fundamental pillar for achieving comprehensive healthcare.

The authority provided more than 223,000 counselling and psychological evaluation services, which form the scientific basis for assessing cases and determining appropriate support or referral pathways. Additionally, 93,150 psychological support and counselling services were delivered to patients requiring specialised interventions within primary care facilities.