28 July 2024 Celebration of the Egyptian Health Council for the launch of the Egyptian guidelines
The Egyptian Health Council celebrated the launch of 30 guidelines in 10 different medical specialties. The celebration was opened by prof. Mohamed Lotayef, The Executive president of the Egyptian Health Council. His Excellency extended his thanks and appreciation to Prof. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, in view of his efforts and effective contributions in issuing the Egyptian Health Council Law No. 12 of 2022, stressing that all Egyptian state entities work as one system to develop the environment and healthy living in Egypt.
His Excellency also thanked Prof. Mohamed Awad Taj El-Din, Advisor to the President of the Republic for Health Affairs, Dr. Hanan Al-Balkhi, Regional Director of the World Health Organization, Dr. Nima Abdel, Representative of the World Health Organization in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the workers at the headquarters of the World Health Organization in Cairo.
He explained that the guidelines are the first national guidelines to be launched in Egypt that guarantee the Egyptian citizen treatment using the correct scientific methods. They were developed by a group of experts, whether university professors or consultants who hold a doctorate or its equivalent. They are placed electronically to facilitate access to them from anywhere in Egypt. They also include: That treatment is provided to patients through unified protocols, thus having a role in reducing unjustified variation in medical practices between various medical institutions, and reaching consensus in medical practices and procedures to ensure the provision of high-quality health services, noting that in light of limited resources.
The guidelines provide guidance for using available health resources efficiently and effectively, help rationalize health spending, spread health awareness among citizens, and enable them to make informed decisions about their health care. The patient who started his treatment in Cairo can also complete treatment in any other governorate in the Republic.
