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Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population, held a meeting with Dr. Mohamed Farid, Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, in the presence of officials from relevant authorities, to discuss mechanisms for developing the comprehensive health insurance system and strengthening cooperation with the private sector.

The aim is to expand health coverage and improve the quality of services provided to citizens more efficiently and quickly.

Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar welcomed the Minister and his team, noting that the meeting was part of an effort to present and discuss innovative visions and ideas that will contribute to a qualitative leap in the system's implementation. He emphasized that the comprehensive health insurance system is progressing steadily and systematically, as demonstrated by its success in the first phase, while intensive efforts continue to finalize preparations for the second phase and ensure the sustainability of development and comprehensive coverage for all citizens.

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the Ministry's official spokesperson, explained that the meeting addressed the possibility of strengthening cooperation and coordination with insurance companies within the framework of the system.

This aims to support the expansion of health coverage in a shorter timeframe.

The meeting reviewed a proposed model that begins with inventorying the insurance networks of the companies, determining the number of insured individuals, and assessing the coverage gap.

This would be followed by developing an operational model that identifies market needs, paving the way for a transparent tender process to select and contract with the most suitable partners.

The Minister directed to form a joint working group comprising representatives from all relevant entities to study the idea comprehensively, with the possibility of launching a pilot program in one governorate before nationwide expansion.

For his part, Dr. Mohamed Farid affirmed that the Ministry of Investment places great importance on strengthening partnerships with the private sector in vital sectors, particularly healthcare, to support the state's efforts to expand coverage and improve service efficiency.  

Source: Egypt Today