The meeting between Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, the head of the Egypt Healthcare Authority, and Dr. Joel Roos, Deputy President of the Joint Commission International (JCI), during the "Arab Health 2024" exhibition and conference in Dubai, marked a significant stride towards improving the quality of healthcare services from an international perspective. This collaboration underscores the importance of international accreditations as a strategy for the Egypt Healthcare Authority to gain the trust of foreign patients, enhance the quality of healthcare in Egypt, and position the Healthcare Authority as a priority on the agenda of the Joint Commission International in the coming period.
Dr. El-Sobky's efforts to qualify hospitals in tourist provinces for JCI accreditation, similar to the achievement of Sharm El-Sheikh International Hospital in South Sinai, and the initiative to make the Ismailia Medical Complex the first JCI-accredited medical complex in Egypt, represent a visionary approach to elevating the healthcare standards in Egypt to international levels. This strategic move not only aims to enhance the competitive edge of the Egypt Healthcare Authority in the global medical tourism markets but also to align with the brand promise of "We Care for You in Egypt".
Dr. Roos' commendation of the Healthcare Authority's strategic efforts to secure the confidence of international patients and its endeavors to bolster healthcare quality in Egypt is a testament to the significant progress being made in the sector. The emphasis on international accreditations as an optimal pathway for direct contracting with international medical insurance companies further highlights the Authority's commitment to developing a healthcare model in Egypt that meets global standards and attracts investment and collaboration from around the world.
The "Arab Health 2024" exhibition and conference, held at the Dubai World Trade Center in the United Arab Emirates from January 29 to February 1, 2024, under the theme "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future in Healthcare," serves as a pivotal platform for fostering these international collaborations. With the attendance of over 50,000 visitors and more than 2,000 exhibitors from leading healthcare organizations globally, the event showcases the latest advancements in the healthcare sector and facilitates discussions and workshops with top health authorities and medical companies from the Arab world, the Middle East, and beyond, aiming to transform the healthcare landscape.
