Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met with a high-level delegation of Swedish healthcare company representatives, led by Sweden’s Minister for Health Elisabeth Laan, to explore ways to deepen bilateral cooperation and expand healthcare and investment partnerships, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.
The meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters in Egypt’s New Administrative Capital, highlighted the strength of strategic relations between Egypt and Sweden and reflected a shared commitment to advancing sustainable, high-quality healthcare systems.
Strengthening Strategic Health Ties
During the talks, Abdel Ghaffar emphasized Egypt’s ambition to broaden cooperation with Sweden, particularly through technology transfer and the exchange of expertise aimed at improving healthcare quality and efficiency. He noted that partnerships with leading international players are central to Egypt’s long-term health reform vision.
The minister reviewed Egypt’s experience with successful public-private partnership models, pointing to the country’s hepatitis C eradication programme—widely recognized as a global benchmark—as well as the presidential “100 Million Health” initiatives, which have significantly improved public health indicators nationwide.
Focus on Universal Health Insurance and System Reform
Health Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said discussions centered on supporting Egypt’s comprehensive healthcare reform agenda, with particular emphasis on the nationwide rollout of the universal health insurance system.
He added that Egypt is keen to benefit from Swedish expertise in health system planning, digital transformation, sustainability, and pharmaceuticals, as the country works to modernize service delivery and ensure equitable access to care.
Hospital Development and Advanced Care
The talks also addressed priorities for upgrading hospitals and expanding specialized services, including emergency and critical care, oncology, infection control, radiotherapy, and advanced medical imaging. These areas are expected to be developed through structured public-private partnerships that attract foreign investment and technical know-how.
Advancing Digital Health Cooperation
Digital health cooperation featured prominently in the discussions. The two sides explored opportunities in unified electronic medical records, telemedicine solutions, and artificial intelligence–driven clinical decision-support tools. Frameworks for health data governance, cybersecurity, and long-term sustainability were also discussed as essential pillars of digital transformation in healthcare.
Senior officials from the Egyptian Drug Authority, the Unified Procurement Authority, and the Ministry of Health attended the meeting, underscoring the government’s integrated approach to strengthening international healthcare partnerships.
