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Dubai, UAE – January 28, 2025
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Healthcare Authority and General Supervisor of the Universal Health Insurance Project, participated in the Arab Health 2025 Conference and Exhibition, the region’s largest gathering of healthcare experts and leaders. During his presentation, Dr. El-Sobky highlighted Egypt’s ambitious healthcare reforms and digital transformation efforts aimed at achieving universal health coverage through enhanced collaboration with the private sector.
In his address, Dr. El-Sobky outlined the remarkable strides Egypt has made in healthcare, positioning the country as a leading investment destination. He emphasized that Egypt’s Universal Health Insurance (UHI) project is designed to provide comprehensive, high-quality healthcare services to all citizens while creating exceptional opportunities for private sector engagement in healthcare facility development, operation, and expansion—ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.
Dr. El-Sobky’s presentation showcased Egypt’s groundbreaking digital healthcare initiatives, including the "Virtual Hospital", which features nine telemedicine clinics, remote intensive care units, and cutting-edge cardiology programs. He highlighted how these technological advancements are bridging healthcare accessibility gaps, particularly in remote and underserved areas, ensuring a more efficient and inclusive health system.
He further elaborated on Egypt’s partnerships with global healthcare companies to integrate wearable medical devices that provide real-time health monitoring, helping to enhance patient care and chronic disease management. Additionally, he discussed Egypt’s advancements in health technology assessment and the adoption of innovative treatments for chronic and complex diseases.
During his participation at Arab Health 2025, Dr. El-Sobky highlighted key investment opportunities in Egypt’s healthcare sector, citing strong economic growth and a comprehensive incentive framework supported by the Egyptian government to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in healthcare services.
He reaffirmed that Egypt’s Vision 2030 prioritizes healthcare system advancements through innovation and international partnerships, with a particular focus on strengthening infrastructure and streamlining the business environment to facilitate private sector participation.
Concluding his presentation, Dr. El-Sobky extended an invitation to international companies and investors to explore Egypt’s thriving healthcare market, emphasizing that Arab Health 2025 serves as a strategic platform for knowledge exchange and partnership-building.
"Egypt is on a transformative journey to revolutionize healthcare through public-private partnerships, digital health innovation, and infrastructure expansion. We invite global investors to be part of this unprecedented growth and to collaborate in shaping a sustainable and inclusive healthcare future for Egypt and the region," he said.
