Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, has announced the ambitious goal of the comprehensive health coverage project: to provide healthcare services to all citizens, fulfilling the long-held dream of universal health insurance.

During the “Achievements and Lessons Learned” conference, Abdel Ghaffar highlighted the Ministry’s swift and extensive plan to bolster the health system. This includes backing emerging entities with expertise, resources, and well-trained personnel.

The minister urged the private sector to invest in health care, fostering competition among providers to enhance service quality. This initiative aims to empower patients with the freedom to choose their health service facilities.

Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, spokesperson for the Ministry, reiterated the minister’s endorsement of numerous health facilities across both public and private sectors. He advocated for private sector and civil society participation in the comprehensive health insurance system.