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The General Authority for Healthcare's Board highlighted the successful delivery of
approximately 48 million health services to beneficiaries of the comprehensive insurance
system in six governorates: Port Said, Luxor, Ismailia, South Sinai, Aswan, and Suez. The goal
remains to achieve the highest levels of quality and citizen satisfaction.

The Board also noted that, for the first time, it managed to cover 50.5% of the budget deficit,
with a revenue increase of 64% compared to the previous fiscal year. This achievement comes
despite a 70% increase in medical service costs due to rising input costs, exchange rate
changes, and inflation.

Revenues from medical tourism programs exceeded $2.1 million. The Board confirmed the
implementation of political directives to continue efforts to double foreign exchange earnings
and expand the Health Care Authority’s medical tourism program, "We Care for You in Egypt."

The Board approved a doubled discount for the medical examination fees for non-enrolled
schoolchildren while continuing to provide free services for those enrolled in the system and
exempt categories as per government directives to alleviate the financial burden on citizens.

Dr. Ahmed El Sobky announced that the Health Care Authority's selection as an international
partner for three of the world's largest health insurance companies – BUPA, Allianz, and AXA –
is a testament to its medical reputation and accounting discipline, particularly in claims
management.

Dr. El Sobky emphasized the Authority's achievements in enhancing healthcare quality across
various specialties. The Authority ranks first among government and private sectors in obtaining
national (GAHAR) and international (JCI) accreditation. Additionally, it has established an
electronic system for reporting adverse events (E-OVR), operational guidelines, and excellence
in international improvement initiatives and competitions, including those by the Japan
International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Saudi German Health.

Dr. El Sobky noted that the spending on medical services for beneficiaries of the comprehensive
health insurance system in six governorates exceeded 12 billion EGP for the fiscal year
2023/2024. This spending was funded by the state’s general budget and the Authority's
resources from comprehensive health insurance claims.

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