TANTA, Egypt, May 8 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli praised doctors, nurses, and staff at healthcare facilities in Gharbia during a field visit on Thursday.

Madbouli toured several hospitals with Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and said that the governorate now has 43 state-run hospitals offering over 7,000 beds, intensive care units, dialysis, and neonatal services.

In press statements, the premier described Tanta’s new general hospital as one of the largest in Egypt, built with EGP 1 billion and offering 300 beds. A new cancer center is also under construction nearby.

The PM also added that the national rollout of universal health insurance will cost at least EGP 1 trillion and is being implemented in phases.

Recent efforts have reduced surgery waitlists from 50,000 to under 20,000. Supplies have also stabilized, with hospitals now holding a six-month stock of critical equipment.

He went on to say that digital systems now track dialysis sessions and ambulance dispatches. The tour included sanitation and housing projects, with Gharbia’s sewer coverage rising from 30% in 2014 to 76% today, expected to reach 100% with “Haya Karima.”

Madbouli concluded by reaffirming the state’s commitment to expanding healthcare and services in all regions despite ongoing challenges. (MENA)

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