01 Jun 2021

Egypt’s Senate has approved the setting up of a new fund for emergency medical expenses. The fund will address expenses for medical services not covered by the government budget. These expenses include the treatment of patients in emergency and intensive care units, buying medications, and providing services to people who are on medical waiting lists. The fund will be affiliated with the Prime Minister and will be subject to oversight by the Senate. (Source: al-Ahram (English), Mubasher, al-Maal)