Egypt Approves Law to Enhance Healthcare Services: Private Sector Involvement and Foreign Workforce Regulations

The Egyptian Parliament has finalized a law that empowers the private and non-governmental sectors to participate in the establishment, management, operation, and development of healthcare facilities. This decision aims to elevate the quality of healthcare services offered to citizens. The law addresses concerns about foreign workforce involvement in the healthcare sector, establishing a ceiling of 25% for foreign employees in newly constructed facilities and 15% in existing ones. The law further clarifies that while encouraging private sector participation, certain essential services, such as primary healthcare and blood collection, will remain under government control. It emphasizes that the private sector involvement will not compromise the quality of public healthcare services, including free preventive care and emergency services. The legislation includes safeguards for Egyptian healthcare workers, ensuring that at least 25% of the workforce in private healthcare facilities remains Egyptian. This legislation marks a significant step towards enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality in Egypt.