Al-Sabki chairs the session “The Medical and Health Sector: A Strategic Sector for Partnerships between France and Egypt”
Dr. Ahmed Al-Sabki, President of the General Authority for Health Care and General Supervisor of the Insurance Project, participated Comprehensive Health, at the opening of the Egyptian-French Business Forum (Egypt – France Business Forum), which is held in the French capital, Paris, and aims to strengthen economic relations between Egypt and France, and explore new investment opportunities in many areas of common interest.
This came in the presence of Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Hassan Al-Khatib, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Dr. Hossam Heiba, Chairman of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), and Alaa Youssef, Egyptian Ambassador to… France, Eric Chevalier, Ambassador of France to Egypt, Jean-Pierre Bouvi, President of the French Healthcare Association, Agnes Sock, Director of Health and Social Protection at the French Development Agency (AFD), Laurent Saint-Martin, CEO of Business France, and Woman Guizard, Director of the Corporate Office in Egypt, in addition to leaders and representatives of the healthcare and business community in Egypt and France.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Healthcare Authority, chaired a high-level session entitled “The Medical and Health Sector: A Strategic Sector for Partnerships between France and Egypt.” Within the activities of the Egyptian-French Business Forum.
Participated in the session were Jean-Pierre Bouvi, President of the French Healthcare Association, Agnes Sock, Director of Health and Social Protection at the French Development Agency (AFD), and Maged Sayed, Head of Public Affairs and Access. To the market in Africa with Sanofi.
The session dealt with an introduction to reforming the health care system in Egypt and its quest to achieve comprehensive health coverage. It also discussed the support of the French government in implementing the comprehensive health insurance system.
  In addition, the approach of the Public Authority for Health Care in strengthening partnerships between the government and private sectors and investment in the health sector was reviewed.
It was also highlighted the investment opportunities available in the health sector and how these strategic partnerships with the private sector can To contribute to improving the quality of health services and achieving sustainable development in Egypt.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Sobki reviewed the business models and opportunities available for the private sector to participate in the comprehensive health insurance system during the forum. He also highlighted the sectors of infrastructure development, informatics, and care. Primary health care, private medical insurance, and hospital management are promising areas for participation with the private sector.
Dr. El-Sobky highlighted the role of Egyptian-French cooperation in achieving comprehensive health coverage and supporting the implementation of the comprehensive health insurance project through cooperation with the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Agency. French for technical and technical support (Expertise France).
Al-Sabki stressed that partnerships between the government and private sectors in the health sector are a fundamental approach for the General Authority for Health Care to achieve sustainability, pointing out that there are three business models that enhance this partnership.< /p>
The first includes investing in infrastructure, such as building or developing medical cities and hospitals, the second is partnership with the authority in operating and managing its health facilities that have been developed, and the third is an integrated model that combines the first and second models, as it includes construction And the operation of integrated medical cities or hospitals in Egypt.
The head of the Health Care Authority confirmed that Egypt is in a golden stage to attract foreign investments in the health sector, which enhances the role of the private sector and provides a stimulating investment environment.
He pointed out that the Egyptian political leadership attaches great importance to supporting investment and sustainable development. Al-Sobky continued: Egyptian-French relations are witnessing strength in multiple fields, the most important of which is health care, pointing out that the forum is an important platform for highlighting Egypt’s successes in health reform and enhancing cooperation with international partners.
He accompanied Dr. Ahmed Al-Sobky during his visit. For the State of France, Dr. Amir Al-Talwani, Executive Director of the Public Authority for Health Care, and Dr. Mazen Alaa El-Din, General Supervisor of Cooperation with International Development Organizations and Assistant Director of the International Cooperation Department at the Authority.
It should be noted that the business forum The Egyptian-French event is considered a prominent event in strengthening economic relations between Egypt and France, as it brings together representatives of the two governments and the private sector from both sides. The forum aims to explore cooperation opportunities in multiple fields, including healthcare, technology, and investment. The forum also seeks to attract French investments and enhance the role of the private sector in improving services, which contributes to achieving Egypt’s Vision 2030.
