Under the patronage of Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population, the First Annual International Conference on Excellence in Neurosurgery was launched on Tuesday.
The event, organised by the General Authority for Healthcare, brought together top international neurology and neurosurgery experts, senior health officials, university leaders, and representatives of global health organisations and research institutions.
In his opening speech, Minister Abdel Ghaffar said Egypt has witnessed a real transformation in its healthcare system, especially in advanced surgeries. “What we see today in Egyptian hospitals is a true shift that was once a distant dream,” he said, highlighting the country’s ability to carry out complex procedures with success and recovery rates comparable to international standards.
He attributed this progress to significant investments in health infrastructure and the training of skilled medical teams.
The minister also pointed to the success of the national initiative to eliminate waiting lists, which he described as one of the most impactful healthcare projects in recent years. More than three million citizens have benefited from it so far, with costs exceeding LE23 billion.
“This initiative has helped speed up medical services, reduced burdens on citizens, and saved thousands of lives,” he noted.
Abdel Ghaffar praised the General Authority for Healthcare, describing it as a model of institutional excellence aligned with the state’s goals of digital transformation and expanded universal healthcare.
He also witnessed the signing of a co-operation protocol between the Authority and the Egyptian Health Council to train new batches under the Egyptian Board Program and develop medical treatment protocols.
Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare, expressed pride in launching this international event, calling it a platform for exchanging experiences in one of the most complex surgical specialties.
He noted that the Authority had achieved tangible success in neurosurgery services across its hospitals.
Hamdi El-Nabawy, Chairman of the Conference and Supervisor of Neurology Departments at the Authority, said the level of performance by Egyptian medical teams reflects great progress.
He called for establishing a National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery to serve as a regional hub for treatment, training, and research.
South Korean neurosurgeon Dr. Se-Hoon Kim praised the professionalism of Egyptian doctors and the country’s medical infrastructure, especially after witnessing joint surgeries in Port Said.
“Egypt has a promising healthcare system that deserves to lead in the region,” he said.
