Egypt discusses with Eni training medics in Italy

CAIRO – 30 November 2020: Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar discussed Wednesday with Secretary General of the Eni Foundation and Chief Medical Officer of the Health Unit at Eni SpA Filippo Uberti training Egyptian medics in Italy.

The meeting that took place in Cairo also tackled the progress rate of establishing departments at hospitals for treating burn victims. The beginning is with Port Said, as a department, composed of 12 beds, will be introduced in Al Salam International Hospitals.

The Ministry of Health and Population and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) signed earlier in November an MoU on enhancing medical services provided to migrants in Egypt, by providing training to medics as well as supplies and equipment.

The MoU aims to ensure improved access to quality health services for both migrants and the Egyptian host community. Both Parties will work together on capacity building activities for the MoHP healthcare workers and staff, donation of medical equipment, and supporting risk communication and community engagement activities, besides, jointly collaborating in policy development which shall address migrants' inclusion in the Egyptian public health system.

According to IOM Egypt’s recent migrants stock take, there is an estimate of 9 million people originating from 133 countries living in Egypt. IOM Egypt and MoHP have had a long-term partnership over the years in implementing various activities. However, by signing this MoU, the collaboration will widely support future when it comes to migrants’ health in Egypt.