Medical Tourism in Egypt: A Growing Industry with Promising Future
The Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly supported the recent kickoff of the International Medical Tourism Conference in Egypt, which took place under the slogan “The echo of the past is renewed today”. The two-day event, held in the New Administrative Capital, highlighted the country’s significant progress in the health sector and its growing reputation as a leading destination for medical tourism.
Egypt’s Health Sector: A Hub for Medical Tourism
Ahmed Al-Sobky, Chairperson of the Health Care Authority, emphasized the crucial role of the public sector in the development of medical tourism in Egypt. “The public sector plays a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of medical services,” Al-Sobky stated. Moreover, he noted the developed infrastructure and policies that guarantee the quality and safety of healthcare services, making the country an attractive destination for hospital tourism and treatment tourism.
Infrastructure Development: A Key to Success
Egypt has made significant investments in its healthcare infrastructure, with state-of-the-art hospitals and medical facilities equipped with the latest technology. This infrastructure development has been critical in attracting foreign patients seeking quality and affordable medical services.
A Prominent Destination for Medical Tourism
Egypt emerges as a medical tourism hotspot. It attracts visitors from different global regions. Especially, it draws visitors from Arab and African countries. Egypt’s strategic location makes it an ideal destination. Additionally, its rich cultural heritage contributes to its appeal. Moreover, Egypt’s developed healthcare infrastructure attracts medical tourists. These tourists seek quality and affordable medical services. “Egypt is an important centre,” Al-Sobky noted. He highlighted Egypt’s significance for visitors worldwide. Particularly, he mentioned Arab and African country visitors.
Growing Revenues and Foreign Patients
The “We Care for You in Egypt” programme has treated over 6,000 foreign patients from 23 countries, resulting in significant revenue growth compared to 2023. This growth underscores the importance of foreign patient care as a vital strategic sector for Egypt’s economic growth. Al-Sobky emphasized, “Medical tourism is a vital strategic sector for Egypt’s economic growth, and we are committed to making Egypt a world leader in this sector.”
Cooperation and Vision for 2030
Al-Sobky emphasized the need for cooperation between the public and private sectors, as well as civil society, to make Egypt a world leader in medical tourism. This aligns with the country’s vision of comprehensive participation in building, developing, and realizing the 2030 goals. “We must work together to make Egypt a world leader in healthcare visitors and we are committed to making this vision a reality,” Al-Sobky concluded.
In conclusion, Egypt emerges as a medical tourism leader. It has made significant health sector progress. Additionally, it has developed its infrastructure substantially. Egypt’s reputation in hospital tourism continues growing. Moreover, its treatment tourism reputation is also rising. This growth is driven by several factors. Firstly, Egypt’s strategic location is advantageous. Secondly, its developed healthcare infrastructure is a strength. Thirdly, Egypt commits to quality and safety. As Egypt invests in healthcare infrastructure further, it promotes foreign patient care. Egypt is clearly positioning itself to become a global medical tourism destination.