Health
Egypt's health minister advances activation of medical errors insurance fund
October 28, 2026 at 09:58 AM
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Egypt's health minister has convened the medical errors insurance fund's board to advance its activation under new medical liability and insurance laws.
- Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar chaired the medical errors insurance fund's board meeting to follow up on regulatory and administrative procedures for its activation.
- The board reviewed a proposed organizational structure and discussed the fund's financial and administrative bylaws.
- Ministry spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the minister stressed the fund supports implementation of Egypt's medical responsibility and patient safety law and unified insurance law.
- The fund aims to strengthen insurance protection for health practitioners and medical facilities, balancing recipients' rights and professionals' interests.


