The Healthcare Authority, under the leadership of Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Board and General Supervisor of the Universal Health Insurance Project, has announced the successful completion of 63 cochlear implant surgeries in the Canal Region, marking a major milestone in the authority's strategy to provide comprehensive, high-quality medical services under the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS).
The authority confirmed that further medical evaluations and rehabilitation sessions are currently being conducted for additional patients in preparation for future cochlear implantation surgeries, reflecting the Healthcare Authority’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge medical solutions tailored to patients’ needs in various governorates covered by the UHIS.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky highlighted that the cost of a single cochlear implant procedure amounts to EGP 1 million, emphasizing that the Egyptian government fully covers all costs, including the importation of cochlear implants and the surgical procedures, ensuring access to high-quality hearing restoration services at no financial burden to patients.
Dr. El-Sobky also noted that Al-Hayat Port Fouad Hospital in Port Said and the Ismailia Medical Complex—both operated by the Healthcare Authority—are the primary facilities providing cochlear implant services for patients in the Canal Region, enabling beneficiaries to receive treatment locally without the need to travel to other governorates, reinforcing the authority’s commitment to decentralized, accessible healthcare services.
The Healthcare Authority emphasized that its hospitals in the Canal Region are equipped with highly specialized medical teams with extensive experience in cochlear implantation surgeries.
At Al-Hayat Port Fouad Hospital in Port Said, the surgical team includes:
At Ismailia Medical Complex, the cochlear implantation team consists of:
A cochlear implant is a surgically implanted medical device designed to restore hearing for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss caused by damage to the inner ear. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sound, cochlear implants bypass the damaged parts of the ear and directly stimulate the auditory nerve, allowing individuals to perceive sound more clearly.
This achievement underscores the Healthcare Authority’s dedication to expanding specialized medical services, improving quality of life for patients, and ensuring world-class healthcare services under the Universal Health Insurance System.
