Egypt reveals health sector package with 50% pay raise and pediatric cancer screening

Egypt's health ministry has detailed a government package announced by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly to develop the health sector, raising medical incentives and expanding services.

• Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar detailed a health sector development package announced by Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly.
• Spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the package raises medical staff incentives by at least 50% by the end of fiscal year 2029/2030 and adds 1,000 equipped ambulances.
• He said it launches a presidential initiative for early childhood cancer screening in January 2027 at an estimated cost of 1 billion Egyptian pounds.
• He said the package brings 14 new hospitals with 2,027 beds into service and expands university hospital beds from 2027.