Egypt’s Prime Minister (PM) Moustafa Madbouli followed up on Monday a number of files relating to health sector and the pilot phase of Comprehensive Health Insurance System (CHIS) in Port Said.
In addition, he will hold a meeting with the federation of Egyptian chamber of commerce (FEDCOC) members, and U.S. chamber of commerce executive vice President.
Noteworthy, Madbouli issued a decree on Sunday to form the board of trustees of the central unit tasked with simplifying the procedures of the Egyptian initiative for the reform of the business environment (IRADA).
The board is chaired by PM and will include the ministers of investment and international cooperation, planning, finance and trade and industry as members.
Comprehensive Health Insurance System (CHIS)
Earlier this month, Madbouli launched CHIS in Port Said province. He said that the new system is one of the most important national projects being implemented in Egypt.
Port Said province is the first governorate to launch the new comprehensive health insurance services. These services, which are considered as a part of sustainable development goals, aim at providing the highest level of health care to Egyptians.
During the pilot phase of the system, which will last for two months, high quality medical services will be provided to the citizens in accordance with Egyptian national standards
The Ministry of Health will manage the pilot phase period, in July and August, then the units and hospitals will be handed over to health care organization.
The new comprehensive health insurance system, in Port Said, is a long-awaited dream for Egyptians who are seeking to obtain medical service in accordance with the international standards.
Earlier, Dr. Hala Zayed, Minister of Health and Population, conducted a series of visits to Port Said province to follow-up the preparation ahead of the launching of the new comprehensive health insurance project.
She also inspected the readiness of the new hospitals in addition to medical and non-medical equipment.
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