Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and Higher Education Minister Abdelaziz Konsowa held talks on integrating university hospitals into the country’s Universal Health Insurance system, according to a statement from the health ministry.
The ministry said the step is aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation between the health and higher education sectors and positioning university hospitals as core partners in delivering services under Egypt’s nationwide healthcare reform programme.
Abdel Ghaffar described coordination between the two ministries as a strategic move to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the healthcare system. He underscored the importance of leveraging medical infrastructure alongside academic expertise to optimise resource utilisation and broaden healthcare coverage.
The meeting reviewed the outcomes of the first phase of the universal health insurance rollout in the governorates of Port Said, Luxor, Ismailia, Suez, South Sinai, and Aswan. Discussions also covered operational requirements, available resources, financing mechanisms and administrative integration to ensure unified quality standards across participating facilities.
Konsowa said university hospitals represent a cornerstone of Egypt’s healthcare system, adding that the next phase will focus on expanding their service delivery role and improving operational performance.
He noted that deeper cooperation between university hospitals and health ministry facilities would maximise academic expertise, enhance medical training, and strengthen clinical practices in line with international standards.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from both ministries, university presidents and representatives of the health system, the statement added.
