The Arab Hospitals Federation Announces Egypt, Represented by the "Egypt Healthcare Authority", Wins Diamond and Gold Awards in Patient Safety and Digital Transformation in Healthcare at the Arab Level
Chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority: Five Hospitals Affiliated with the Authority Win Awards in Several Categories Among More Than 213 Competitors from Major Hospitals and Medical Centers Across the Arab World
Chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority: Egypt, Represented by the Authority, Winning the Diamond and Gold Awards from the Arab Hospitals Federation is a Testament to Our Efforts in Digital Transformation, Sustainability, and Quality of Healthcare. It Reflects Egypt's Commitment to Establishing a Healthcare System that Meets Future Aspirations and Keeps Up with Developments.
Chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority: We Adopt a Clear Strategy for Continuous Healthcare Development, and We Are Implementing the Directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to Achieve Universal Health Insurance for All Egyptians with the Highest Quality and in Accordance with Global Standards.
Chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority Congratulates the Arab Hospitals Federation and Its Leadership on Their 25th Anniversary and States: "The Arab Hospitals Federation... 25 Years of Giving and Excellence in Healthcare."
Chairman of the Arab Hospitals Federation: We are Witnessing Rapid Development in Advancing Healthcare in Egypt in a Comprehensive Manner, Making the Egypt Healthcare Authority Eligible to Win Several Awards from the Arab Hospitals Federation, Confirming Its Leadership in Healthcare on Both the Arab and International Levels.
CEO of the Arab Hospitals Federation: The Egypt Healthcare Authority Has Achieved Rapid and Remarkable Progress in the Healthcare Sector Despite Health and Economic Challenges, Successfully Implementing a Robust, Safe, and More Sustainable Healthcare System.
Secretary General of the Arab Hospitals Federation: The Egypt Healthcare Authority Has Provided an Inspiring Egyptian Model in Raising Healthcare to the Highest Levels of Excellence and Professionalism, with Arab and International Accreditations.
Chairman of the Accreditation and Regulatory Authority Congratulates the Egyptian State, Represented by the Egypt Healthcare Authority, for Winning Two of the Largest Awards from the Arab Hospitals Federation for Its Excellence in Promoting Patient Safety and Sustainability, During His Attendance at the Forum Activities.
Egypt, represented by the "Egypt Healthcare Authority," won the Diamond and Gold awards from the Arab Hospitals Federation in the fields of Patient Safety and Digital Transformation in Healthcare at the Arab level, in addition to five other awards won by the Authority's hospitals in various fields, from among more than 213 competitors from major hospitals and medical centers across the Arab world.
The Authority explained that the winning hospitals included Sharm El-Sheikh International Hospital, the 30th of June International Center for Nephrology and Urology, and Taiba Specialized Hospital, which received the Golden Champion awards in the categories of the safest hospitals and patient safety culture. In addition, Ismailia Medical Complex and Al-Shifa Medical Complex won Silver Champion awards.
This achievement came during the participation of Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority and General Supervisor of the Universal Health Insurance Project, in the annual meeting of the Arab Hospitals Federation "MedHealth", held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on October 29-30, 2024. The event celebrated the silver jubilee of the federation, marking its 25th anniversary.
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence of the United Arab Emirates, and Dr. Alice Yamin Bouez, CEO of the Arab Hospitals Federation, presented Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky with the Diamond and Gold awards from the Federation in the fields of Patient Safety and Digital Transformation in Healthcare at the Arab level. The event was attended by Professor Dr. Mohamed Awad Tag El-Din, Advisor to the President of the Republic for Health Affairs and Prevention, Dr. Jalila bint Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Major General Dr. Bahaa El-Din Zidan, Chairman of the Egyptian Authority for Unified Procurement and Medical Supply, Dr. Ahmed Taher, Chairman of the General Authority for Accreditation and Regulatory Health, and Dr. Ahmed Ezz Eldin, CEO and Managing Director of Cleopatra Hospitals Group, along with a group of ministers and senior leaders in the Arab health sector.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky expressed his great pride and joy at Egypt, represented by the Egypt Healthcare Authority, winning the Diamond and Gold awards from the Arab Hospitals Federation, in addition to five other awards. He indicated that these awards are a culmination of the Authority's efforts in digital transformation, sustainability, and quality healthcare, reflecting Egypt's commitment to establishing a healthcare system that meets future aspirations and keeps up with its developments.
Dr. El-Sobky continued: "We adopt a clear strategy for the continuous development of healthcare, implementing the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Republic, to achieve universal health insurance for all Egyptians with the highest quality, in accordance with global standards."
Dr. El-Sobky congratulated the Arab Hospitals Federation and its leadership on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, affirming that "The Arab Hospitals Federation... 25 years of giving and excellence in the field of healthcare."
On his part, Dr. Fadi Alama, Chairman of the Arab Hospitals Federation, stated: "We are witnessing rapid development in advancing healthcare in Egypt in a comprehensive manner, which has made the Egypt Healthcare Authority eligible to win several awards from the Arab Hospitals Federation, affirming its leadership in healthcare at both the Arab and international levels."
Dr. Alice Yamin Bouez, CEO of the Arab Hospitals Federation, added: "The Egypt Healthcare Authority has achieved rapid and remarkable progress in the healthcare sector despite health and economic challenges, successfully implementing a robust, safe, and more sustainable healthcare system."
Dr. Tawfiq Khokha, Secretary General of the Arab Hospitals Federation, continued: "The Egypt Healthcare Authority has provided an inspiring Egyptian model that is to be followed in raising healthcare to the highest levels of excellence and professionalism, as certified by Arab and international organizations."
Dr. Ahmed Taher, Chairman of the General Authority for Accreditation and Regulatory Health, congratulated Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky on the Egypt Healthcare Authority, representing the Egyptian state, winning two of the largest awards from the Arab Hospitals Federation for its excellence in promoting patient safety and sustainability, praising the Authority's efforts to enhance healthcare quality and achieve digital transformation goals.
In a related context, Cleopatra Hospitals Group, representing the private Egyptian healthcare sector, won the Platinum Award for safety through digital transformation, as part of the Golden Initiative of the Arab Hospitals Federation "Patient Safety Champion."
This participation reflects the commitment of healthcare institutions in Egypt to developing the healthcare sector, and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between various entities to achieve sustainability and quality in the services provided to patients.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky was accompanied during his participation in the annual meeting of the Arab Hospitals Federation "MedHealth Abu Dhabi 2024" by Dr. Kawthar Mahmoud, Member of the Senate, Member of the Board of Directors of the Egypt Healthcare Authority, General Syndicate of Nursing, and General Supervisor of the Nursing System at the Authority, and Dr. Amir El-Telwani, Executive Director of the Egypt Healthcare Authority.
It is noteworthy that "MedHealth Abu Dhabi 2024" brings together prominent influential leaders in the field of healthcare, policies, and global health organizations. The event is attended by Ministers of Health, heads of health authorities, regional directors from international organizations, senior executives in healthcare, healthcare innovation thinkers, as well as many prominent leaders and senior officials from the Arab world and globally.
This prestigious gathering highlights the strategic importance of the event, providing a unique platform for collaboration, exchange of ideas, and discussion of vital health issues such as patient safety, digital transformation, and the future of medical tourism in the region. It also emphasizes the importance of these discussions in shaping the future of healthcare in the Arab world.
It is noteworthy that these awards come as part of the ongoing efforts of the Arab Hospitals Federation to raise patient safety standards in the Arab world through its annual competition. Its competitions in "Patient Safety Champion and Sustainability" are among the Federation's most prominent initiatives, inviting hospitals to showcase their achievements in improving safety outcomes and promoting sustainability through digital transformation and innovation.
