Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population, and Dr. Abdelaziz Qansowa, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a meeting to discuss a comprehensive strategy for training medical personnel. This meeting comes in line with the directives of the political leadership to advance the healthcare system and improve the quality of services provided to citizens.
This strategy represents the outcome of close and joint cooperation between the Ministries of Health and Higher Education, with strong support and close follow-up from the House of Representatives. It aims to unify national efforts to enhance the efficiency of medical personnel and provide a sustainable training environment aligned with the latest global healthcare standards.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar emphasized that this strategy marks a qualitative leap in the path of continuing medical education in Egypt, noting that investing in human capital is the cornerstone of the success and development of any healthcare system.
He explained that the new strategy includes advanced training programs covering physicians, nursing staff, and technicians. It is based on digital transformation and hands-on, on-the-job training, ensuring that medical teams are fully prepared to address various challenges and meet the objectives of Egypt Vision 2030.
The Minister of Health and Population affirmed that training and qualifying medical personnel reflects the State’s firm commitment to providing a safe and motivating work environment, as well as a clear career path for professionals in the medical field. This approach ensures the sustainability of delivering safe, high-quality healthcare services to citizens across all governorates, in line with the goals of presidential initiatives to improve public health.
In his remarks, Dr. Abdelaziz Qansoua affirmed the Ministry’s continued efforts to enhance the quality of healthcare services and medical education, as well as to develop the university hospitals system, thereby improving the level of healthcare provided to citizens, while also supporting medical education pathways and scientific research. He noted that university hospitals represent a fundamental pillar of the State in delivering healthcare services.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research highlighted the Ministry’s strong focus on training and qualifying medical personnel through modern and advanced educational and training programs aligned with international standards. This contributes to improving performance within university hospitals and ensures the provision of integrated and safe healthcare services that meet citizens’ needs and enhance the overall quality of medical services.
Dr. Qansoua also stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation and integration between university hospitals and Ministry of Health hospitals as a strategic direction aimed at maximizing the use of available resources, improving healthcare quality, enhancing operational efficiency in healthcare facilities, and benefiting from academic and scientific expertise.
In the same context, Dr. Sherif Pasha, Chairman of the Health Committee of the House of Representatives, praised this strategic step, affirming Parliament’s full support for all initiatives aimed at advancing the healthcare system and improving workforce efficiency.
He added that the Committee closely follows up and supports the allocation of necessary resources for implementing training programs and continuously works on drafting and reviewing legislation that ensures the protection of medical personnel’s rights and encourages their ongoing professional development, as they represent the first line of defense for the health and safety of Egyptians.
Dr. Ashraf El-Sheehy, Chairman of the Higher Education and Scientific Research Committee of the House of Representatives, commended the effective coordination between the executive and legislative authorities to ensure the success of this important national project.
He noted that the Committee supports plans to modernize medical curricula and link them to mandatory training programs and the Egyptian Fellowship programs, emphasizing that the new strategy will effectively bridge the gap between university education outcomes and actual labor market needs, which will positively reflect on the quality of healthcare services provided to patients.
The meeting was attended from the Ministry of Health and Population by: Dr. Mohamed Hassani, Assistant Minister for Public Health Initiatives; Dr. Ahmed El-Gohary, Advisor to the Minister for Technical Institutes and Continuing Medical Education; Dr. Mohamed Latif, CEO of the Egyptian Health Council; Mr. Mohamed El-Menshawy, Legal Advisor to the Minister; Dr. Henady Mohamed, Head of the Medical Professions Development Sector; and Dr. Rasha El-Sharkawy, Head of the Central Administration for Strategic Management.
From the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research: Dr. Omar Sherif Omar, Secretary-General of University Hospitals, and Mr. Atef Omar, Legal Advisor to the Minister of Higher Education.
From the House of Representatives: Dr. Ashraf El-Sheehy, Chairman of the Education and Scientific Research Committee; Dr. Sherif Pasha, Chairman of the Health Committee; and Dr. Ashraf Hatem, Member of Parliament.
