Egyptian authorities are contemplating new legislation that would allow the leasing of public hospitals to international operators.
This move aims to modernize the nation’s healthcare system while ensuring that essential medical care remains accessible to Egyptian citizens free of charge. As part of this initiative, Qatar has reportedly offered to manage the National Cancer Institute located in Sheikh Zayed City.
The Egyptian government is currently undertaking an in-depth review of a proposed bill designed to regulate the leasing of state-owned hospitals to foreign entities.
This potential reform aligns with Egypt’s broader objective of strengthening its healthcare infrastructure through international collaborations, all while upholding its commitment to providing care for its most vulnerable populations.
Qatar’s offer to manage the newly established National Cancer Institute in Sheikh Zayed is a significant aspect of this initiative and is currently undergoing thorough evaluation at all levels of the Egyptian government.
The overarching goal of this project is to ensure high-quality medical services for Egyptian citizens while attracting specialized international medical expertise to modernize the country’s often-aging hospital infrastructure.
The COS emphasized that the majority of medical treatments will continue to be provided free of charge to Egyptians. Addressing concerns regarding the current hospital staff, Prime Minister Madbouly has assured that the initiative will not result in layoffs. Instead, existing personnel will be redeployed to other healthcare facilities within the country, which is currently facing a general shortage of human resources in the medical sector.
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