Egypt Healthcare Authority Chairman Conducts Field Visit to Port Said Following Comprehensive 2025 Appointments Movement
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Egypt Healthcare Authority and General Supervisor of the Universal Health Insurance Project, conducted an extensive field visit to several healthcare facilities under the Authority's management in Port Said. This visit marks his first on-ground engagement following the expansive 2025 appointments movement within the Authority.
The visit commenced with a meeting between Dr. El-Sobky and Major General Mohab Habashi, Governor of Port Said, to ensure the continued efficiency of the Universal Health Insurance system and review updates on ongoing healthcare collaboration projects in the governorate, including the redevelopment of the Italian Consulate into a medical facility.
During their inspection of the Italian Consulate redevelopment project, Dr. El-Sobky expressed his enthusiasm for transforming the site into a rehabilitation hospital, aligning with the Authority's commitment to expanding specialized health services in Port Said.
In recognition of exceptional service, Dr. El-Sobky and Governor Habashi honored Dr. Mostafa Shaaban for his outstanding efforts during his tenure as Director of the Port Said branch and Head of the Canal Region. Dr. Shaaban was recently appointed as Head of the Central Administration for Healthcare and Therapeutic Services at the Authority.
Governor Habashi commended the Authority's ongoing initiatives in upgrading healthcare services in Port Said, emphasizing the positive impact of continuous collaboration between the Authority and the governorate in meeting citizens' healthcare needs across diverse areas.
Dr. El-Sobky inspected family medicine and specialty clinics at El-Manakh 1 Family Medicine Center and Bilal Ibn Rabah Family Medicine Center, engaging with patients to gather feedback on daily attendance rates and the quality of services. He highlighted the introduction of pediatric physiotherapy services at Bilal Ibn Rabah Center—a first for primary healthcare facilities under the Authority.
He directed teams to ensure a six-month minimum stockpile of medications for chronic disease management and stressed the importance of regular maintenance for medical and non-medical equipment to uphold service quality.
At El-Nasr Specialized Hospital, Dr. El-Sobky reviewed emergency, inpatient, oncology, and pediatric dialysis services and assessed the performance of the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Dr. El-Sobky instructed the formation of weekly meetings with representatives from private hospitals in Port Said to enhance coordination for emergency services. Additionally, he reviewed the readiness of the Authority’s facilities in Port Said for the upcoming Christmas celebrations, ensuring top-tier medical and emergency services are available to citizens.
Dr. El-Sobky was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Dr. Amir El-Telwany, Executive Director of the Authority; Major General Hesham Shendy, Advisor for Health Informatics and Telemedicine; Dr. Wael Omran, Advisor for Procurement and Logistics; and Dr. Mostafa Shaaban, Head of the Central Administration for Healthcare Services.
The delegation also included regional directors and senior officials overseeing primary, secondary, and tertiary care services, as well as healthcare facility directors from Port Said, reflecting the Authority’s collective commitment to enhancing the health system in Egypt’s pioneering Universal Health Insurance governorate.
