The implementation of the first and second phases of Egypt’s comprehensive health insurance system is estimated to cost EGP 166 billion, covering a total of 11 governorates.

Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, stated that the cost of upgrading healthcare facilities in the first phase of the system has exceeded EGP 51 billion across six governorates.

Meanwhile, approximately EGP 115 billion is expected to be invested in the second phase, which will cover five additional governorates.

Speaking at the annual forum of the General Authority for Universal Health Insurance on Sunday, Madbouly emphasized that Egypt is fully committed to achieving comprehensive healthcare coverage and has spared no effort or resources to ensure its successful implementation.

He highlighted that the second phase marks a critical milestone in expanding coverage, reaffirming the government’s commitment to accelerating implementation, ensuring infrastructure readiness, upgrading healthcare facilities, and enhancing digital solutions.

The expansion will integrate highly populated governorates, enabling the delivery of more efficient and sustainable healthcare services.

This will be achieved through hospital development plans, medical staff training, and improved coordination between different levels of healthcare services, ensuring accessible and high-quality care for all citizens.

Madbouly further stressed that the second phase requires greater collaboration, partnerships, and integration between various sectors. Following the success of the first phase, the government is now fully focused on preparing for the next stage, which will include the governorates of Damietta, Matrouh, Kafr El-Sheikh, Minya, and North Sinai.

Additionally, discussions are underway to incorporate one of the country’s major governorates, where health services primarily rely on partnerships with university hospitals, the private sector, and civil society organizations.