Chairperson of Egypt Healthcare Authority and Supervisor General of the Universal Health Insurance and Life Dignified projects, Ahmed El-Sobky, met with Swedish Ambassador to Cairo Håkan Emsgård, along with representatives from major Swedish companies in the country to discuss enhancing health investments in Egypt.
The meeting was attended by Masoud Biouki, Head of the Middle East and North Africa region at the Swedish Trade and Investment Council and Johan Karlsson, Chief Health Advisor and former head of the Swedish Public Health Agency. A delegation from the Swedish Trade and Investment Council, along with several experts and investors from Sweden, also participated in the meeting.
El-Sobky explained that the meeting focused on deepening and expanding Egyptian-Swedish partnerships and enhancing investment opportunities in healthcare across five main areas. These areas include developing infrastructure, supporting medical equipment, remote consulting, implementing innovative technological solutions and artificial intelligence applications to improve patient experience, and promoting health awareness programs and public health initiatives.
He highlighted the importance of cooperation and strategic partnerships between the public and private sectors in achieving comprehensive health coverage. He noted that the Egyptian market is currently in a golden phase for attracting foreign investments across all sectors, particularly in healthcare, which will ensure sustainable development.
He emphasized the importance of analyzing health data and maximizing the benefits of the health database. He pointed out that there are currently 6 million electronic medical files in the first-phase governorates of the Comprehensive Health Insurance System.
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