Egypt Allocates EGP 406 Billion to Health Sector in 2025 Budget
This allocation marks a tenfold rise in health spending since 2013, reflecting long-term infrastructure and coverage efforts.
Egypt’s health budget has grown from EGP 34 billion in 2013 to EGP 406 billion in 2025, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. Speaking at the US–Egypt Policy Leaders Forum 2025, Abdel Ghaffar said the increase supports healthcare infrastructure expansion and aims to attract private sector investment into Egypt’s medical and public health landscape.
Between 2014 and 2024, the Ministry of Health completed 1,245 infrastructure projects, with an additional 20 expected to be finalised in 2025. Egypt currently has around 2,000 hospitals, 5,400 primary healthcare units, and over 142,000 hospital beds—including 16,300 intensive care beds. Upcoming expansions are set to add 2,650 more beds and include the development of specialised medical cities in 11 governorates.
The Universal Health Insurance System is also in progress, currently being implemented in six governorates and covering an estimated 6 million residents. Officials say these developments are part of broader national efforts to improve access to healthcare and expand coverage across the country.
