Egypt, GE sign deal to boost healthcare

In line with the Egyptian government’s focus on increasing access to quality and affordable healthcare for all citizens, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and GE Healthcare have signed a partnership agreement to boost the country’s healthcare technology management system, with plans to establish a Biomed Center of Excellence in Egypt. The effort, which is supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), has the potential to significantly enhance biomedical services across the country.

Dr. Adel El Adawy, Minister of Health, signed the agreement with Farid Fezoua, President & CEO of GE Healthcare Africa, at the Egypt Economic Development Conference, in the presence of GE’s Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Immelt.

Covering a full spectrum of activities for the development and optimization of Egypt’s healthcare technology system aimed at enhancing technology utilization, performance and optimization, the framework agreement provides scope for the development of new health technology policies; health technology assessments measuring clinical and productivity effectiveness of health technologies and a range of technology management services including a significant focus on education and training for localized skills development.