Egypt has launched its National Digital Health Strategy for 2025–2029, a comprehensive plan to accelerate the digital transformation of the country’s healthcare system, Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar announced during a global population and development conference in Cairo held under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.
Abdel Ghaffar said the strategy sets out a unified roadmap to modernise the health sector through the strategic use of information and communication technologies. By 2029, it aims to establish an integrated, human-centred digital health ecosystem ensuring secure, interoperable and equitable access to high-quality services through nationally unified health data systems.
He added that the strategy is designed to strengthen the performance and resilience of Egypt’s healthcare system by enabling data-driven decision-making, improving access to digital services and enhancing the sector’s capacity to respond to emerging challenges. The initiative, he noted, aligns with broader state efforts to develop a modern digital health infrastructure and reinforce public trust.
Speaking during a high-level panel session, the minister emphasised the need for coordinated action across government bodies, stressing that successful implementation depends on a whole-of-government approach and sustained institutional cooperation. Citizen health, he said, remains a national priority.
Abdel Ghaffar also highlighted ongoing work to upgrade secure and adaptable digital infrastructure, build the digital capabilities of healthcare workers and expand innovation in service delivery. Digital transformation, he said, is “an investment in people” that directly enhances the patient experience and supports Egypt’s sustainable development goals.
Planning and Economic Development Minister Rania Al-Mashat described health as a strategic pillar of economic growth and sustainable development. She underscored the importance of aligning health objectives with national development plans and promoting cross-sectoral integration to maximise social and economic impact.
Panel participants included Ahmed Taha, head of the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation; Naeema Al-Gasseer, WHO Representative in Egypt; Mai Farid, CEO of the Universal Health Insurance Authority; and Tarek Moharram, CEO of Elevate Capital Management.
