Egypt’s Higher Education Ministry: No Plans to Halt Admissions in New Medical Schools, Fagous Case Exceptional

The ministry clarified that public medical schools are stable and that the Fagous freeze is an exceptional measure.

• The Supreme Council of Universities approved freezing admissions at Fagous medical school until a university hospital is completed, transferring students to Zagazig University.
• A ministry official stated there is no intention to stop admissions for new medical schools, with clear procedures requiring affiliated hospitals.
• The official said the Fagous decision was due to its specific circumstances and does not apply to other schools.
• Hilal Afifi, Zagazig University vice president, said the decision affects about 1,200 students, including 200 graduates.