Egypt's comprehensive health insurance director says system covers 5.5 million citizens in six governorates

Hossam Sadiq, executive director of Egypt's comprehensive health insurance authority, said the system currently serves 5.5 million citizens in six governorates.

• Sadiq said the system provides health care services to 5.5 million citizens across six governorates.
• He said Minya governorate poses a greater coverage challenge than earlier governorates due to its geographic size and population.
• He said private doctors and medical centers join the system voluntarily after securing accreditation from the health accreditation authority.
• He said the system separates financing, managed by his authority, from service delivery, entrusted to the General Authority for Health Care.