Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairperson of the Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) and Supervisor General of the Universal Health Insurance, highlighted the significant role of technology in Egypt’s modern healthcare system during the 23rd Arab Conference on “Modern Methods in Hospital Management.” The conference, organized by the Arab Administrative Development Organization under the Arab League, took place on December 10 and 11, focusing on “Artificial Intelligence in the Healthcare Sector: Dimensions and Challenges.” El-Sobky emphasized the adoption of modern technology at the EHA, which includes artificial intelligence, virtual services, and remote medical monitoring devices. He stressed the importance of investing in AI algorithms within the Arab world to shape the future of global healthcare. He noted that the second phase of the Universal Health Insurance System, which incorporates digital transformation, has reduced hospital occupancy rates by 30-40%, accelerated diagnoses, improved accuracy, and enhanced access to services in remote areas at a lower cost. El-Sobky reported that over 6 million citizens have been registered with unified coded electronic health records, and comprehensive electronic systems for healthcare management have been implemented. Additionally, 100% of primary healthcare facilities and 80% of medical complexes and hospitals have been fully digitized. “Artificial intelligence is now a cornerstone […]
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