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The council will convene at the invitation of its chairperson at least once every three months, or as needed. Should the Prime Minister attend any session, they will preside over the meeting.
The Egyptian Cabinet approved several key decisions, including a draft resolution to establish the National Medical Tourism Council.
The new council, to be chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development, is tasked with regulating the medical tourism sector and enhancing the quality of associated services, with the ultimate aim of positioning Egypt as a competitive global destination for healthcare tourism.
The council will convene at the invitation of its chairperson at least once every three months, or as needed. Should the Prime Minister attend any session, they will preside over the meeting.
The chairperson will also submit a quarterly report to the Prime Minister, detailing the council’s accomplishments, timelines for ongoing initiatives, challenges encountered, and proposed solutions.
The council is granted the authority to issue binding decisions within its scope and will spearhead the development and execution of a national strategy for medical tourism. This includes monitoring and updating the strategy in alignment with international trends.
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Among its responsibilities are the launch of awareness campaigns, promotion of Egypt’s medical tourism offerings, and encouraging private sector participation. It will also set service quality standards based on global benchmarks and collect national data on beneficiaries of medical tourism services to help evaluate Egypt’s international standing.
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