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EHA Board Makes Key Strategic Decisions

Egypt Healthcare Authority Board of Directors Approves Strategic Decisions During 81st Meeting

The Board of Directors of the Egypt Healthcare Authority, led by Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Board and General Supervisor of the Universal Health Insurance Project, has approved several strategic initiatives during its 81st regular meeting. These decisions are part of the Authority's forward-looking vision to enhance healthcare services and operational efficiency.

The Board approved the establishment of Egypt's first specialized center for telemedicine sciences and healthcare AI applications, aiming to enhance diagnostic accuracy and advance virtual healthcare services.

The Board also provisionally approved the establishment of a Continuous Professional Training and Development Center to enhance the capabilities of the Authority’s workforce in line with the highest global standards.

Additionally, the Board sanctioned a package of free healthcare services for Egyptian pilgrims under the Universal Health Insurance system. These include teleconsultation services via the "El-Balto" application and free medical follow-ups through a dedicated call center until the pilgrims return from the holy sites.

In another strategic move, the Board approved the renaming and repurposing of Hod El-Dars Hospital in Suez Governorate to the Suez Women's and Children's Health Center, with a focus on delivering integrated, specialized healthcare services for women and children.

The meeting concluded with the approval of the third edition of the pricing schedule for services provided to non-beneficiaries, medical brokerage firms, and private health insurance companies. Additionally, the Board endorsed the final report of the Asset Handover Committee for the governorates of Suez and Ismailia, in accordance with Prime Ministerial Decree No. 2679 of 2024.

The 81st meeting was attended by distinguished Board members, including:

• Dr. Ihab Abouaish, Deputy Chairman of the Universal Health Insurance Authority
• Dr. Osama Abdel Hay, President of the General Syndicate of Physicians
• Dr. Sami Saad, President of the General Syndicate of Physiotherapy
• Dr. Farid Moharram, Health Cost Accounting Expert and Economic Advisor to the Healthcare Authority
• Dr. Ibrahim Fakhr, Civil Society Representative and Healthcare Expert
• Counselor Mohamed Farouk Moussa, Vice President of the State Council

Remote attendees via Zoom included:

• Dr. Faten Abdel Aziz, Professor Emeritus at the Egyptian Drug Authority and member of the General Syndicate of Pharmacists
• Dr. Kawthar Mahmoud, President of the General Syndicate of Nursing and member of the Senate
• Dr. Wael Abdel Aal, Civil Society Representative and Healthcare Management Expert

Senior members of the Authority also participated, including:

• Dr. Amir El-Telwany, Executive Director of the Authority
• Dr. Ahmed Hammad, Policy and Healthcare Systems Advisor to the Chairman and Director General of the Technical Office
• Dr. Gamal Ratba, Actuarial Studies Advisor to the Chairman and Head of the Central Administration for Institutional Support Services
• Major General Sherif Bilal, Assistant Executive Director for Engineering Affairs and Projects
• Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim, Director General of the Legal Affairs Department
• Dr. Shady Sami Farhat, Head of the Development, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Unit
• Ms. Rasha Shaker, Head of the Technical Secretariat of the Board of Directors

These decisions reflect the Authority’s ongoing commitment to enhancing healthcare services, aligning with its strategic vision to support Egypt Vision 2030 and the goals of universal health coverage.