Central
The Healthcare system in Egypt is fragmented between the Ministry of Health on Population which delivers 30% of Services, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research delivering 30% of Services through University hospitals, the Health Insurance Organization providing 10% of services and independent ministries providing the remainder.
Central Government is responsible for:
- Primary and Emergency healthcare for Egyptian citizens.
- Healthcare Policy and strategy
- Healthcare Public Financing
There are government plans to reform healthcare and implement a universal health insurance for every Egyptian by 2030.
Responsible ministries/bodies
Ministry of Health and Population
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Health Insurance Organization
Sources: Al Monitor, 2015, http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2015/07/egypt-health-care-hospitals-poor-illness-ministry.html