{"id":856062,"date":"2025-06-16T22:13:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T03:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/egypt-showcases-progress-toward-health-equity-at-abu-dhabi-global-healthcare-week\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T22:13:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T03:13:22","slug":"egypt-showcases-progress-toward-health-equity-at-abu-dhabi-global-healthcare-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/16\/egypt-showcases-progress-toward-health-equity-at-abu-dhabi-global-healthcare-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Egypt showcases progress toward health equity at Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Egypt\u2019s Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, took part in a high-level session titled \u201cHealth Equity: New Priorities for Impact\u201d during Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week 2025, held in the UAE from 15 to 17 April.<\/p>\n

In his remarks, Abdel Ghaffar presented Egypt\u2019s vision for achieving universal and equitable healthcare, affirming that health is a fundamental human right. He underscored the state\u2019s commitment to ensuring that all citizens have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare services, regardless of geography or socioeconomic status.<\/p>\n

The minister noted that Egypt\u2019s approach to developing its health sector is grounded in three core values: equity, sustainability, and human dignity. These principles align with Egypt\u2019s Vision 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals. He explained that health equity means enabling all individuals to attain the highest possible standard of health by removing barriers and creating equal opportunities.<\/p>\n

Abdel Ghaffar outlined Egypt\u2019s comprehensive strategy to promote health equity, which includes ensuring fairness in service provision, addressing the social determinants of health, integrating health considerations into all public policies, leveraging digital data for better decision-making, and engaging in global health initiatives.<\/p>\n

He also reviewed Egypt\u2019s decades-long journey toward building a comprehensive health insurance system, from the early introduction of public sector employee coverage in the 1960s to the launch of the Universal Health Insurance System in 2018. This system, now being rolled out in phases, aims to achieve nationwide coverage by 2030.<\/p>\n

Emphasizing the importance of primary healthcare as the frontline of the health system, Abdel Ghaffar highlighted national initiatives such as \u201cDecent Life,\u201d which focuses on upgrading local health units and expanding access to essential services. He also noted Egypt\u2019s advancements in digital transformation, including the creation of more than 2.8 million electronic family health records as part of the universal insurance scheme.<\/p>\n

On the public health front, the minister pointed to several major achievements. Egypt has been officially declared free from malaria and Hepatitis C, and remains polio-free due to its robust immunization programs. He reported that basic vaccination coverage has surpassed 95%, supported by the introduction of new vaccines and strengthened disease surveillance systems.<\/p>\n

Abdel Ghaffar went on to highlight several of Egypt\u2019s key national health initiatives, such as the \u201c100 Million Healthy Lives\u201d campaign, programs targeting maternal and child health, early screening for genetic diseases in newborns, care services for senior citizens, mental health support systems, premarital screening programs, and chronic disease prevention efforts, particularly for diabetes and obesity.<\/p>\n

In closing, the minister reaffirmed Egypt\u2019s position as an active regional and global health partner. He spotlighted initiatives like \u201cAfrica\u2019s Cancer Care\u201d and \u201cHealthy Heart for Africa,\u201d which have reached millions across the continent and trained thousands of healthcare professionals. He also emphasized Egypt\u2019s focus on environmentally sustainable healthcare, including the development of green hospitals and the deployment of mobile medical units to reach underserved areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Daily News Egypt
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