The meeting underscores the Ministry’s commitment to ensuring sustainable funding and the efficient management of resources allocated to upgrading Egypt’s national healthcare facilities.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the
Ministry, stated that the Minister opened the session by praising the fruitful
cooperation with Al Marasem. The Minister commended the company's adherence to
international technical standards and strict delivery timelines, citing the
collaboration as a successful model of how the private sector can support state
objectives in the vital health sector.
The discussions focused on the financial status of current
joint ventures, including expenditure rates (analyzing current spending against
project milestones), and monitoring mechanisms (enhancing oversight to ensure
full compliance with established execution schedules).
The Minister stressed the need for continuous coordination
between Al Marasem and relevant government bodies to eliminate any bureaucratic
hurdles that could impede financial liquidity or completion rates.
A primary focus of the meeting was the Medical City project,
affiliated with the General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes
(GOTHI). Dr. Abdel Ghaffar emphasized the strategic importance of this
mega-project, which features expansive scale spanning 270 acres, high capacity (a
total capacity of 4,200 beds), and educational impact which is designed to
serve as a hub for medical education and the professional development of
healthcare cadres, alongside providing top-tier clinical care.
The Deputy Prime Minister reaffirmed that upgrading healthcare infrastructure remains a top priority for the Egyptian state, aimed directly at improving the quality of life and medical services provided to citizens.