Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population (Egypt) said it opened and upgraded several dental departments and clinics in government medical facilities in January 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare services and expand access for citizens.
Health ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the ministry launched a new dental department at Toukh Central Hospital in Qalyubeya and reopened a dental clinic at the Safaga health unit in Red Sea following renovation.
The ministry also distributed 39 fully equipped dental units across 38 hospitals and medical centres in 17 governorates, including Cairo, Damietta, Kafr El Sheikh, Qena, Dakahleya, Gharbeya, Monufeya, Sohag, Fayoum, Assiut, Beheira, Sharqeya, Alexandria, North Sinai, Giza, and Minya.
Dental services were also activated under the Decent Life Initiative in Sohag, where dental chairs were installed in health units in the Tama and Maragha districts.
The ministry said it replaced or renovated 22 dental chairs in health facilities across four governorates and upgraded four dental prosthetics laboratories to improve treatment services.
Peter Wagih, assistant health minister for therapeutic affairs, said 642 dental interns were deployed to hospitals and health units nationwide during the month. Training sessions and scientific workshops were also held for 444 dentists.
He added that inspection teams conducted field visits to 58 hospitals in five governorates to monitor service delivery and ensure compliance with medical standards.
The ministry said it will continue upgrading dental services and healthcare infrastructure while expanding training programmes for medical staff to ensure safe and high-quality care across the country.
