Egypt's Health Ministry Tightens Security Procedures at Health Facilities

Egypt's Health Ministry convened an expanded security meeting to review and strengthen protective measures at health facilities, chaired by the ministry's security director.

• The Ministry of Health and Population convened an expanded security meeting on October 17, chaired by Brigadier General Mohsen Taha Matar.
• Participants reviewed emergency, evacuation, and security plans and checked surveillance cameras, alarm, and communication systems.
• The meeting set visitor entry and photography controls and barred sharing patient data or incident images without authorization.
• Matar stressed adherence to security instructions, responsibility, and continuous follow-up to remove obstacles.