Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, held discussions with Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, to develop a joint strategy focused on improving medical services for tourists and strengthening Egypt’s position in health tourism.

During the meeting, Abdel-Ghaffar welcomed the tourism delegation and said the discussions align with Egypt’s broader national vision of creating a safe, dependable, and high-quality tourism environment for visitors.

The talks covered the Ministry of Health’s ongoing efforts to implement governance and quality standards across medical services offered in resorts, hotels, and tourist destinations. These measures are supported by regular field inspections to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

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Both ministries agreed to introduce a unified digital system for pricing medical services in collaboration with insurance companies. The initiative is expected to improve transparency and make healthcare services more accessible for tourists.

The officials also agreed to enhance medical guidance in hotel clinics, strengthen hygiene and sterilization standards, and introduce a rapid-response support mechanism under the direct supervision of the Ministry of Health.

Fathy praised the Health Ministry’s efforts and emphasized that stronger coordination between both ministries is essential to improving healthcare services for tourists and reinforcing Egypt’s standing as a leading international tourism destination.

Senior officials from both ministries attended the meeting, including representatives from international relations, hotel facilities, and licensing departments.

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