Egypt's Ministry of Health announced on Monday that 22 primary healthcare facilities have earned accreditation from the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation (GAHAR) to ensure safe and quality services. The accreditation is part of the strategy to develop primary healthcare and deliver integrated, safe, and high-quality medical services. Primary care is crucial to achieving universal health coverage, as stated in the release. Amr Qandil, deputy health minister, said continuous evaluation and monitoring underpin sustainable development in primary healthcare. Assessments cover technical, clinical, and administrative quality, and patient safety compliance. He added GAHAR accreditation begins a systematic improvement process based on self-assessment and best practices. The ministry focuses on training medical teams and supervisors to meet universal health insurance requirements. Rasha Khodir, head of primary care and family development sector, noted 55 primary care facilities outside current universal insurance governorates have received GAHAR accreditation. This enhances public trust and satisfaction. She said accreditation improves work environments and guarantees services that respect patient rights and needs. Achieving accreditation reflects the state's commitment to health and universal coverage. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: M. S. Salama
