Egypt and the United Kingdom discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the healthcare sector, focusing on expanding training programmes for doctors and nurses, as well as enhancing partnerships in digital health and hospital management.

In a statement, Egypt’s Health Ministry said Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met British Ambassador to Cairo Gareth Bayley to discuss mechanisms for broadening bilateral cooperation in the medical field.

The ministry said Abdel Ghaffar highlighted the strong relations between Egypt and the United Kingdom, as well as the longstanding partnerships between the two countries, particularly in healthcare.

Health Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the two sides agreed to expand training programmes in cooperation with the National Health Service (NHS), including sending Egyptian doctors to the UK for advanced training and professional skills development.