Dr. Ahmed Al-Sobki, President of the General Authority for Health Care, General Supervisor of the Comprehensive Health Insurance and Decent Life projects, received Alaa Al-Zuhairi, President of the Egyptian Insurance Federation, in a meeting aimed at strengthening the bonds of cooperation and partnership between the two sides in the fields of medical insurance and supporting working medical personnel. At the Authority.
During the meeting, ways to benefit from the expertise of the Egyptian Insurance Federation in providing the necessary consultations to enhance insurance coverage for medical personnel were discussed, ensuring the provision of protection. The necessary support for workers in the health sector was also reviewed, and mechanisms for developing cooperation in the fields of medical insurance were reviewed, which contributes to improving the quality of health services provided to citizens.
In this context, a set of basic points were discussed that enhance cooperation between the two sides, It was agreed to sign a cooperation protocol with the Egyptian Insurance Federation aimed at providing advanced insurance services that meet the needs of all workers in the health sector. It was also agreed to organize a joint workshop to discuss modern methods in the field of health insurance, and to discuss ways to integrate groups that do not benefit from the insurance system. Comprehensive health, with a focus on the elderly And providing customized insurance coverage that meets their needs.
Discussions also included enhancing insurance coverage for foreigners residing in the governorates affiliated with the Public Authority for Health Care, in addition to providing medical insurance for foreign students enrolled in private universities, The importance of supporting actuarial studies related to the costs and pricing of health services within the Authority was emphasized, to ensure the sustainability of the health system. The possibility of providing insurance against medical errors for medical staff working in the Authority was also reviewed, as well as developing new insurance systems to support expatriate workers in the Authority’s facilities.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Subki stressed that the Authority pays great attention to developing strategic partnerships with leading institutions. Such as the Egyptian Insurance Federation, with the aim of enhancing the quality and efficiency of health services provided, pointing out the need to benefit from mutual experiences to achieve comprehensive and sustainable insurance coverage.
For his part, Alaa Al-Zuhairi praised the authority’s role. General Health Care, in providing high-quality health services, stressing that the Egyptian Insurance Federation seeks to provide the necessary support to the Authority in a way that enhances insurance coverage and provides protection for workers in the medical sector, as He invited Dr. Ahmed Al-Sabki to attend an upcoming seminar, aiming to introduce the new unified insurance law and its role in strengthening the insurance sector in Egypt.
The meeting was attended by the General Authority for Health Care, Dr. Amir Al-Talwani, Executive Director of the Authority, Dr. Ahmed Hammad, Advisor to the Chairman of the Authority for Health Policies and Systems, Dr. Sally Abdel Raouf, Assistant Executive Director for Treatment Facilities Preparation Affairs and Director General of the General Administration for Branch Affairs, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Shahat, Director General of the General Administration for Internal Audit and Governance, Dr. Asmaa Salman, Director General of the General Administration of Marketing and Business Development, Mr. Muhammad Ibrahim, Director General of the General Administration of Legal Administration, and Dr. Mazen Alaa El-Din, supervisor of coordination with international development organizations in areas of cooperation, in addition to a number of the Authority’s leaders.
These are embodied. Efforts within the vision of the General Authority for Health Care, which aims to provide a pioneering model in the field of health and insurance services, with the aim of achieving excellence in the Egyptian health sector and enhancing the financial and administrative sustainability of the health system.
