EHA Chairman and Minya Governor Inspect Minya Oncology Center
During His Extensive Field Visit to Minya Governorate Today:
EHA Chairman and Minya Governor Inspect Minya Oncology Center and Announce the Availability of Intensive Radiotherapy for Cancer Patients for the First Time in Upper Egypt’s Northern Region Under the Universal Health Insurance System, While Hearing Directly from the First Patients to Receive the Treatment
EHA Chairman Inspects One-Day Surgery Hospitals in Samalout, Reviews Development Works at Beni Mazar and New Maghagha Hospitals, and Visits Atnia Family Medicine Unit Scheduled to Begin Operations as Part of the Second Phase of the Pilot Operation of the Universal Health Insurance System in the Governorate
EHA Chairman: Final Preparations Underway for the Near-Term Operation of Beni Mazar Hospital with a Capacity of 144 Beds and 43 Dialysis Units; Development and Construction Works at New Maghagha Hospital Reviewed with Investments of EGP 2 Billion; 10 Hospitals and 60 Family Medicine Units and Centers Currently Included in the Pilot Operation in Minya
Dr. Ahmed El Sobky, Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare (EHA) and General Supervisor of the Universal Health Insurance Project, and Major General Emad Kedwany, Governor of Minya, conducted a field visit to the Minya Oncology Center to follow up on the level of medical services provided to cancer patients and review the latest operational and development updates at the center. The visit comes as part of ongoing efforts to assess the readiness of healthcare facilities in Minya Governorate, the first governorate in the second phase of the Universal Health Insurance System rollout.
During the visit, Dr. Ahmed El Sobky and Major General Emad Kedwany inspected the Radiotherapy Department at Minya Oncology Center and announced the availability of intensive radiotherapy for cancer patients for the first time in Upper Egypt’s northern region, provided at the center under the Universal Health Insurance System. The service represents a significant addition to the specialized oncology services available to patients and enhances access to advanced cancer treatment within the governorate.
Dr. Ahmed El Sobky and Major General Emad Kedwany also spoke with the first liver cancer patients to receive intensive radiotherapy, seeking their feedback on their treatment journey and level of satisfaction with the care provided. They emphasized the importance of listening to patients’ voices when assessing service quality and improving the patient experience, which is a key pillar of healthcare service development. They also inspected ongoing development works in the center’s inpatient and intensive care departments and reviewed implementation progress and the required preparations to strengthen the center’s capacity to provide comprehensive oncology services.
Dr. Ahmed El Sobky continued his field tour across a number of healthcare facilities throughout the governorate, including Samalout One-Day Surgery Hospital, Beni Mazar Hospital, New Maghagha Hospital, and Atnia Family Medicine Unit, to assess readiness across different levels of healthcare delivery, from primary care to advanced and specialized medical services.
At Samalout One-Day Surgery Hospital, Dr. Ahmed El Sobky inspected the intensive care unit and outpatient clinics and directed the establishment of a Center of Excellence for Pediatric Surgery at the hospital, in addition to carrying out a number of development works. The hospital has a total capacity of 85 beds, including 24 beds dedicated to dialysis and neonatal incubators, as well as two operating rooms. These efforts aim to strengthen the provision of specialized medical and surgical services to residents of Samalout and surrounding areas.
Dr. Ahmed El Sobky also reviewed preparations for the upcoming pilot operation of Beni Mazar Hospital, noting that the hospital’s investment cost is approximately EGP 1 billion, with a capacity of 144 beds and 43 dialysis units. He directed the commencement of outpatient clinic operations and confirmed the hospital’s readiness for its official opening by the end of the current year.
He also inspected ongoing construction and development works at New Maghagha Hospital, with investments amounting to approximately EGP 2 billion, and directed that the pace of work be accelerated and implementation rates increased in preparation for the hospital’s entry into service under the Universal Health Insurance System.
The EHA Chairman concluded his tour with a visit to Atnia Family Medicine Unit, which is scheduled to begin operations as part of the second phase of the pilot operation in the governorate. He inspected the dental, vaccination, and child health follow-up clinics, emphasizing that family medicine units and centers represent the citizen’s primary gateway to healthcare services and provide more than 80% of the healthcare services required by citizens.
The EHA Chairman explained that the first phase of the pilot operation in Minya Governorate currently includes 10 hospitals and 60 family medicine units and centers, enabling the readiness of different levels of healthcare delivery to be tested gradually and comprehensively, while ensuring an integrated referral system connecting primary healthcare facilities with hospitals and specialized medical facilities.
Dr. Ahmed El Sobky added that the completion rate of digitalization and digital transformation works across healthcare facilities in Minya has reached 77%. The digital system has been activated in 23% of facilities, while 45% of facilities are ready for activation. He directed the rapid completion of the remaining technical requirements and the transition of ready facilities to digital operations, supporting the implementation of the electronic medical record, data integration, improved operational efficiency, and performance monitoring.
