The meeting focused on leveraging technology to improve
healthcare services, promote innovation, and align with Egypt's sustainable
development goals. Discussions included the potential for virtual medical care
and remote telemedicine, drawing on European experiences.
A key point of discussion was the technological support for
the virtual hospital in Ismailia, with plans to connect it to medical facilities
in other African countries. El-Sobky highlighted that the Ismailia Virtual
Hospital is the first of its kind in Africa, the third in the Arab world, and
the largest in the Middle East in terms of capabilities.
Both parties also explored using artificial intelligence and
training health coders. They also addressed improving communication in remote
areas and enhancing patient interaction and appointment management through SMS.
El-Sobky emphasized that the authority plans significant
strategic partnerships with the private sector to develop healthcare in Egypt.
Dr. Hisham Mahran expressed Orange Egypt's commitment to
supporting the state's technological transformation efforts, particularly in
healthcare, citing the company's strong capabilities in this area.
Orange Egypt attendees included Sales Director Amgad Wahby,
Senior Sales Manager Hossam Hegazy, Sales Manager Karim Mohamed, Supervisor of
Communication with Government Channels Mina Milad, and Telecommunications
Advisor Ahmed Noah.
From the General Authority for Healthcare, attendees included Dr. Ahmed Hammad, Advisor for Health Policies and Systems, Dr. Gamal Ratba, Advisor for Actuarial and Financial Studies, Major Gen. Hisham Shendi, Advisor for E-health and Telemedicine, Dr. Momen El Ashmawy, Advisor for Strategic Projects, and Dr. Mahmoud El Deeb, Assistant Executive Director for Planning and Health Maps.