Egypt's cabinet approves moving Ras El-Hekma hospital to specialized medical centers authority

The Egyptian cabinet has approved a draft prime ministerial decree transferring Ras El-Hekma Central Hospital's affiliation to the Specialized Medical Centers Authority under the Ministry of Health.

• The cabinet approved the transfer from the Matrouh Governorate Health Directorate to the Specialized Medical Centers Authority, effective October 1.
• The Ministry of Health and Population said the step aims to raise health service levels and prepare governorates to apply the comprehensive health insurance system.
• The ministry said the move would activate governance on public and central hospitals and maximize use of the hospital's medical and non-medical equipment.