11 November 2024
Chairman of Egypt Healthcare Authority Welcomes International Delegates to Promote Medical Tourism Services in Southern Upper Egypt

Chairman of Egypt Healthcare Authority: The international recognition received by Egypt Healthcare Authority’s facilities in Southern Upper Egypt confirms that our facilities are a distinguished destination for medical tourism, meeting global standards.

Saudi Consul General: I am impressed by the high-level capabilities, highly skilled staff, and the remarkable leap in healthcare services. “This is a success story that should be shared with the world."

Regional Director of the Euro Center for the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East: I am impressed by the level of care, cleanliness, and quality and efficiency of the available medical equipment in these facilities.


In line with Egypt Healthcare Authority's efforts to enhance its medical tourism project under the "Ner'arak Fi Misr" brand, the Authority welcomed several international personalities to its healthcare facilities in the Southern Upper Egypt governorates to promote its exceptional healthcare services.

The Authority's statement noted: The Karnak International Hospital in Luxor hosted Sheikh Faisal Al-Dajani, the Saudi Consul General, for a visit that included a tour of various departments such as laboratories, radiology, intensive care, and nurseries, along with the high-quality hotel suites offered to both beneficiaries of the Universal Health Insurance and foreign visitors.

The Saudi Consul General expressed his admiration for the advancements in healthcare in Egypt, praising the advanced medical services and electronic systems that ensure precise tracking of patient satisfaction. He also commended Egypt Healthcare Authority’s focus on training nursing staff through specialized nursing schools, calling the significant improvements in healthcare services at the Authority’s facilities "a success story that must be shared with the world."

Similarly, in Aswan, the Authority’s facilities welcomed Ms. "Brenhild Huntz Luca," the Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East at the Euro Center. She toured several healthcare facilities in Aswan under the Egypt Healthcare Authority, including Aswan Specialized Hospital, the Eye Hospital, and the Masila Specialized Hospital. During her visit, she reviewed the internal departments, laboratories, and radiology sections, and expressed her admiration for the high quality of the medical services provided.

The Regional Director of the Euro Center for the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East praised the pioneering Egyptian experience in universal health coverage, noting that the significant improvements seen at Egypt Healthcare Authority’s facilities open promising avenues for future cooperation and partnerships. These efforts contribute to the growth of medical tourism, attracting more foreign visitors to benefit from advanced medical services. She remarked, "I was impressed by the level of care, cleanliness, and the available medical equipment, all of which are of the highest quality and efficiency."

Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of Egypt Healthcare Authority and General Supervisor of the Universal Health Insurance Project, expressed his pride in the international recognition received by the Authority’s facilities in Southern Upper Egypt. He stated, "The international praise for Egypt Healthcare Authority’s facilities in Southern Upper Egypt confirms that our facilities are a distinguished destination for medical tourism, capable of attracting visitors from all over the world, and meeting global standards."

Dr. El-Sobky added, "Hosting prominent international delegations reflects the progress we have made and affirms our ability to provide competitive healthcare services under the Universal Health Insurance system, offering foreign visitors a unique treatment experience in Egypt."