Sherif Fathy, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population, held a joint coordination meeting today to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation and integration between the two ministries to develop the medical services provided to tourists at various tourist destinations, with the aim of offering an integrated and safe tourism experience that enhances Egypt's appeal as a distinguished global tourist destination.
During the meeting, the Ministry of Health and Population's efforts to apply governance and quality standards to the medical services provided to tourists at tourist villages, resorts and hotel establishments were reviewed, along with the results of the field evaluation tours carried out by technical committees at a number of these establishments to ensure their commitment to the highest standards of quality and safety.
The importance of strengthening adherence to preventive standards and sterilization and hygiene protocols inside health clubs and hotel establishments was stressed, ensuring the highest levels of safety and public health are maintained.
The two ministers agreed to prepare a unified, automated system for pricing medical services in Egypt in cooperation with the Insurance Federation, to be published and available inside hotel establishments, and circulated to travel companies, local and international tour operators and international insurance companies, ensuring this information is available to tourists in advance and transparently.
It was also agreed to provide more procedural facilities for tourists receiving healthcare, to circulate approved medical guidelines to all clinics at hotel establishments, and to launch a dedicated communication and instant support mechanism for tourists operating under the direct medical supervision of the Ministry of Health and Population, ensuring a fast and effective response to any medical enquiries or needs.
Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar stressed that this meeting is part of the Egyptian state's strategy to provide a healthy, comfortable and reliable tourism environment that meets the highest aspirations of tourists and visitors and supports the competitiveness of Egyptian tourism internationally.
For his part, Sherif Fathy praised the Ministry of Health's keenness to strengthen joint cooperation with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, especially in developing and raising the quality of health services provided to tourists at the various tourist destinations in Egypt, in clinics attached to hotel establishments and various hospitals, helping boost Egypt's competitiveness on the global tourism map.
The two ministers stressed the Egyptian state's commitment to providing high-quality, safe healthcare to all its guests, reflecting its keenness to provide a reassuring and comfortable tourism experience that meets the highest international standards.
