Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population announced on Saturday that 1,890,242 state-funded treatment decisions were issued between January and June 2025, at a total cost of EGP 13.2bn, according to an official statement. Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said that 1,584,082 citizens received the state-funded treatment across a wide range of medical specialties, including oncology (with targeted therapies), liver diseases, blood disorders, immunology, general and spinal surgery, kidney dialysis, ENT, dermatology, neurology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, and rehabilitation medicine. Abdel Ghaffar emphasised that these efforts align with national objectives to expand healthcare access, streamline administrative procedures, and improve service quality as part of the president's healthcare agenda. As part of Egypt's broader digital transformation strategy, Assistant Minister for Therapeutic Affairs Peter Wagih noted that 4,654 patients were assessed via video conferencing, allowing them to obtain treatment decisions without needing to visit medical authorities in person. This initiative aims to accelerate care delivery and ease the burden on patients. In support of people with disabilities, Mohamed Abdel Hakim, Head of the Central Administration for Therapeutic Medicine, reported that 153,339 individuals underwent medical assessments for the issuance of integrated service cards, in coordination with hospitals affiliated with the military, police, and universities. Meanwhile, Mohamed Al-Akkad, Director General of the Specialized Medical Councils, said that 39,989 citizens were medically evaluated for tax- and duty-exempt vehicles, and 123,141 others underwent assessments under the "Takaful and Karama" social protection programme. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and governance in the assessment process, as well as its dedication to facilitating access for people with disabilities to both healthcare and social support services. Upon completion of medical evaluations, applicants' data is forwarded to the Ministry of Social Solidarity to finalise the issuance of their integrated service cards.
