President’s Initiative to End Waiting Lists

About the Initiative

The Ministry of Health and Population said that the President’s initiative to end waiting lists covers 14 specialties for free.

Background and Challenges

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the spokesman for the Ministry of Health, added that President Sisi has supported the waiting lists file from the beginning, adding: “We always face a financial problem. The issue is expensive and the patient does not pay anything, not even a share in the cost, despite the fact that these operations are huge, reaching 400 and 500 thousand pounds, and sometimes more than that, in addition to medications to treat tumors or the like.”

Progress and Achievements

He added, “We started with small numbers, but we reached nearly 3 million beneficiaries, and 2.2 million have already completed the procedures at a cost of about 21 billion pounds, with great support from President Sisi.”

Funding and Support

He continued, “We receive funding from the Tahya Misr Fund, commissioned by President Sisi, as well as from the Suez Canal Fund. We also recently received support from the Ministry of Finance in the amount of 3.5 billion pounds, because we cannot stop the system. We recently faced difficulties during a year and a half in procuring currency, which affected the supply chains for medical supplies, which led to an extension of the waiting period.”

Presidential Initiative to End Waiting Lists

Conclusion

The President’s initiative to end waiting lists has made significant progress in providing free medical care to millions of Egyptians. With the support of various funds and institutions, the Ministry of Health and Population is working to overcome the challenges faced in procuring currency and supply chains, ensuring that the system continues to function effectively.

FAQs

Q: What specialties are covered by the President’s initiative to end waiting lists?

A: The initiative covers 14 specialties for free.

Q: How many beneficiaries have completed the procedures under the initiative?

A: Nearly 3 million beneficiaries have completed the procedures, with 2.2 million having already completed their procedures at a cost of about 21 billion pounds.

Q: What is the source of funding for the initiative?

A: The initiative receives funding from the Tahya Misr Fund, the Suez Canal Fund, and the Ministry of Finance, among others.