Egypt considers PPP $1b smart healthcare initiative in Alexandria
Egypt’s Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly chaired a meeting in Alexandria on Monday as part of a tour to review preparations for the governorate’s integration into the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS). During the meeting, he voiced strong support for a proposed smart healthcare network in the city, to be developed through a partnership between the state, the private sector, and civil society, with investments exceeding 1 billion Egyptian pounds.
Businessman Ahmed Tarek presented the plan to establish a large-scale, technology-driven primary healthcare network consisting of 70 smart digital polyclinics across Alexandria. The initiative targets investments amounting to EGP1 billion.
Backed by an investment consortium and the Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (FEDCOC), the initiative aims to modernise the city’s healthcare infrastructure, expand access to affordable services, and position Alexandria as a regional hub for medical tourism targeting Africa and the Gulf.
Under the proposal, 35 polyclinics will be fully funded and operated by the investment alliance, while the remaining 35 will be owned by groups of three to four local doctors. This structure will enable over 100 physicians to become stakeholders in Egypt’s healthcare transformation. A financial safety mechanism will be established to ensure project continuity in the event of funding shortfalls.
The project also includes artificial intelligence systems for booking, diagnosis, and clinical decision-making, with support from the Ministries of Health and Communications as well as the Universal Health Insurance Authority.
At the end of the meeting, Madbouly supported the proposal and called for an immediate follow-up session to finalise a clear and actionable implementation plan. Alexandria Governor Ahmed Khaled confirmed that technical and legal preparations were already underway, including consultations with global technology firms.
Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
Subediting: M. S. Salama