Egypt Healthcare Authority Announces the Success of Two New Cochlear Implant Surgeries at Ismailia Medical Complex, Bringing the Total Number of Cochlear Implants in the Province to 12 Under the Universal Health Insurance System
Chairman of Egypt Healthcare Authority: Successful Completion of 38 Cochlear Implant Surgeries in the Canal Region with a 100% Success Rate—Reflecting the Expertise of Our Medical Team and Strengthening Public Trust in the Services Provided by Our Facilities
Chairman of Egypt Healthcare Authority: The Cost of Cochlear Implant Surgery Outside the Universal Health Coverage is 600,000 EGP, While Beneficiaries Only Paid 400 EGP as a Contribution Fee
The Egypt Healthcare Authority announced that the cochlear implant unit at Ismailia Medical Complex has successfully performed two new cochlear implant surgeries, raising the total number of such procedures conducted at the facility to 12.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority and General Supervisor of the Universal Health Insurance Project, stated that the Authority has successfully completed 38 cochlear implant surgeries in the Canal region with a 100% success rate. He added that these remarkable outcomes reflect the level of excellence and professionalism exhibited by the specialized medical team within the Authority, which strengthens the confidence of citizens in the healthcare services provided by the Authority's facilities.
Dr. El-Sobky noted that the cost of cochlear implant surgery outside the universal health coverage is 600,000 EGP, while the beneficiary only paid 400 EGP as a contribution fee. This demonstrates how the universal health insurance system has significantly reduced the financial burden on patients while providing outstanding healthcare services to beneficiaries at the highest global standards. It also alleviates the need for patients to travel outside the province to receive appropriate medical services.
Dr. El-Sobky emphasized that this success opens new horizons for improving the quality of life for children suffering from hearing loss, thereby aiding in their integration into society. Cochlear implants are one of the key steps toward enhancing their quality of life. He reiterated the Authority's commitment to expanding specialized healthcare packages to reach as many beneficiaries as possible across various provinces, providing medical rehabilitation and continuous follow-up to ensure the success of procedures and achieve the best outcomes.
Dr. Mohamed Sami Hamed, Director of the Ismailia Branch of the Egypt Healthcare Authority, expressed great pride in the continuous successes achieved by the cochlear implant unit at Ismailia Medical Complex. He affirmed that the unit continues to provide its services at the highest quality levels to beneficiaries of the universal health insurance, adhering to comprehensive pre- and post-operative evaluations to guarantee optimal results. He also mentioned that 16 more patients are currently undergoing evaluations in preparation for cochlear implants, reinforcing the Authority's efforts to enhance healthcare and provide the best medical solutions for participants in the universal health insurance system.
Dr. El-Sobky extended his gratitude to the medical team and all staff members for their efforts in achieving this accomplishment. The surgeries were performed by a specialized medical team at the Ismailia Medical Complex, led by Professor Ahmed Abdel Khalek, ENT and Cochlear Implant Consultant at Kasr Al-Aini. The team included Dr. Mahmoud Waheed, ENT Resident, Dr. Ayman El-Touny, Anesthesia Consultant, and nursing staff members Ms. Paula Gaber, Ms. Hosnaa Hassan, and Ms. Walaa Saleh, under the supervision of Dr. Hany Abdel Rahman, Head of the ENT Department at the complex. Post-operative follow-up and rehabilitation were provided by Dr. Dina Mohy, Audiologist, and Dr. Sherif Mohamed, Speech Specialist.
