Egypt has activated a nationwide health emergency plan involving around 150 hospitals, up to 300 fully equipped ambulances, and more than 30,000 medical workers as the Coordinating Committee for the Reception of Wounded and Injured Arrivals from Gaza convened to oversee preparations, the Ministry of Health said on Monday, February 2, 2026.

The committee meeting was chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, as Egypt raised readiness levels across its healthcare system in parallel with the reopening of the Rafah crossing to receive patients and allow recovered patients to return.

The meeting marked the activation of the national emergency health services plan, now in its third version. The plan is designed to ensure full readiness and can be expanded depending on developments on the ground, Health Ministry Spokesman Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar said.

The plan includes about 150 hospitals nationwide, with the option to add more if needed, and the deployment of between 250 and 300 fully equipped ambulances to handle patient transfers and emergencies.