Egypt’s Presidential Women’s Health Initiative continues to provide free preventive healthcare services for women across all governorates, making early detection, health education, and treatment accessible through thousands of healthcare facilities nationwide.
Targeting women aged 18 and above, the initiative is part of Egypt’s broader commitment to improving women’s health outcomes through early diagnosis, comprehensive medical services, and continuous follow-up.
Who Can Benefit?
The initiative is available to all women aged 18 years and older across Egypt, regardless of their governorate of residence.
Services Provided Through the Initiative
The Presidential Women’s Health Initiative offers a comprehensive package of free healthcare services, including:
- Early breast cancer screening through clinical examinations and breast self-examination guidance.
- Referral for mammography or ultrasound examinations when medically required.
- Screening for chronic diseases, including blood pressure measurement, blood glucose testing, and Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment.
- Health education sessions covering breast self-examination, healthy nutrition, disease prevention, and lifestyle awareness.
- Free diagnostic tests, medical investigations, and treatment for women diagnosed through the initiative, following the latest internationally recognized medical protocols.
How to Access the Initiative
Women can benefit from the initiative by following a few simple steps:
Visit a Participating Healthcare Facility
Head to the nearest primary healthcare unit or family health center participating in the initiative. Services are available in healthcare facilities located across cities, villages, and rural communities throughout Egypt.
Present Your National ID
Bring a valid Egyptian National ID card to complete the registration process.
Receive Your Health Assessment
Healthcare professionals perform the initial examinations and create a secure electronic medical record, allowing continuous monitoring and follow-up when needed.
Referral for Additional Care
If any abnormal findings or suspected breast abnormalities are detected, patients are referred immediately to specialized hospitals for further diagnostic tests and treatment at no cost.
Nationwide Access Through Egypt’s Healthcare Network
The initiative operates through an extensive healthcare network that includes more than 3,700 healthcare units and family medicine centers across Egypt, ensuring women can access services close to their homes.
In addition, mobile medical units regularly visit communities to reach women who may have limited access to healthcare facilities.
Why Early Detection Matters
Early detection remains the most effective approach to reducing breast cancer mortality. When breast cancer is diagnosed at an early stage, treatment outcomes improve significantly, with survival rates approaching 100% in many early-stage cases.
Beyond breast cancer, the initiative also supports the early diagnosis of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, and other chronic conditions that can affect women’s long-term health.
How to Find the Nearest Healthcare Unit
Women seeking more information or wishing to locate the nearest participating healthcare facility can:
- Call Egypt’s Ministry of Health hotline: 15335
- Visit the official 100 Million Healthy Lives (100 Million Seha) platform for participating healthcare locations and additional information.
By offering free screening, diagnosis, treatment, and continuous follow-up, Egypt’s Presidential Women’s Health Initiative continues to strengthen preventive healthcare while encouraging women to prioritize regular health check-ups and early disease detection.
