Madbouly inspects Luxor healthcare facilities as Universal Insurance expands in Upper Egypt

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly conducted an extensive field tour of healthcare facilities affiliated with Egypt’s Healthcare Authority (EHA) in Luxor, as part of ongoing efforts to monitor the implementation of the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS) and evaluate progress in healthcare services across Upper Egypt.

The tour included visits to Karnak International Hospital and Luxor International Medical Complex—two flagship institutions operating under the comprehensive health insurance framework. The inspection came within the broader context of the Prime Minister’s tour of development and service projects in Luxor, underscoring the government’s commitment to expanding equitable access to high-quality healthcare, particularly in Upper Egypt, which has historically faced service gaps.

Luxor Governor Abdel Motaleb Emara highlighted the significant impact of state-led healthcare investments under the Universal Health Insurance project. He noted that Luxor was the first governorate in Upper Egypt to implement the UHIS and the second nationwide after Port Said, marking a major milestone in Egypt’s healthcare reform journey.

According to Emara, total state investments in Luxor’s healthcare infrastructure have reached EGP 13.5bn, supporting the development of six hospitals, 59 primary healthcare units, and one medical center.