Cairo — Egypt has signed a $3.38 million cooperation agreement with the World Health Organization and the Government of Japan to enhance emergency medical services nationwide, the Ministry of Health and Population announced.
The agreement was signed in the presence of Health Minister Dr. Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, Japanese Ambassador Iwai Fumio, WHO Representative in Egypt Dr. Nima Abid, and UN Resident Coordinator Elena Panova.
The project focuses on three main pillars:
- Supplying hospitals under Egypt’s national emergency plan with critical medical equipment
- Training medical teams in intensive and emergency care protocols
- Raising the readiness of hospitals in border governorates
The initiative comes amid ongoing regional humanitarian pressures, particularly the medical evacuation and treatment of patients arriving from Gaza.
Minister Abdel-Ghaffar said Egypt has mobilized substantial health resources since the outbreak of the Gaza conflict, preparing hospitals nationwide to receive injured patients requiring advanced and specialized treatment.
Japanese Ambassador Fumio described the agreement as timely support for Egypt’s humanitarian role, while WHO officials praised Egypt’s emergency response capacity and continued coordination with international partners.
The new funding builds on previous Japan-WHO support to Egypt’s healthcare sector, reinforcing the country’s capacity to respond to regional emergencies while strengthening long-term medical infrastructure and preparedness.
