Ahmed Kamel – Egypt Daily News
Egypt’s Health Insurance Authority is now providing medical services to nearly 69 million citizens, highlighting the vast scale of the country’s public healthcare coverage while underscoring growing financial challenges facing the system.
Speaking during a parliamentary session, Ahmed Mostafa, head of the authority, said the institution continues to expand its reach despite increasing costs and pressures to maintain service quality for millions of beneficiaries across the country.
The remarks came as lawmakers reviewed the final accounts for the 2024–2025 fiscal year during a meeting of the budget and planning committee in the House of Representatives. The session also covered financial statements for the Ministry of Health and affiliated bodies, including the Health Insurance Authority and the Healthcare Authority.
During the meeting, Wahba Mohamed, a senior official within the authority, outlined key financial indicators, noting that the agency’s original budget allocation stood at 15 billion Egyptian pounds. Additional amendments during the fiscal year increased total allocations by 7 billion pounds, bringing overall spending in line with the revised budget and achieving a full execution rate of 100 percent.
Officials also confirmed that the authority has implemented the national minimum wage across its workforce, which includes approximately 70,000 employees, reflecting broader government efforts to improve public sector compensation.
Despite these developments, the expanding scope of services and rising operational costs continue to pose significant challenges. With nearly two-thirds of Egypt’s population relying on the system, policymakers face increasing pressure to ensure sustainable financing while maintaining access to essential healthcare services.
The discussion in parliament reflects a broader national focus on strengthening Egypt’s healthcare infrastructure, particularly as demand continues to grow alongside population increases and economic pressures.
