Egyptian ambulance authority transported over 31,600 premature infants in first half of 2026

Dr. Amr Rashed, head of the Egyptian Ambulance Authority, reported that the authority's incubator fleet transported more than 31,600 premature infants in the first half of 2026.

• Dr. Amr Rashed stated that the fleet of 107 incubator‑equipped ambulances transported over 31,600 premature infants between January and June 2026, a 4% increase from the same period in 2025.
• He said a survey covering over 5,800 families showed a satisfaction rate exceeding 98% for the transport service.
• He added that more than 3,300 infants were transported in incubators equipped with ventilators.
• He said over 9,500 infants were transported free of charge, and the remainder of transport services were subsidized by about 85% of the real cost.