Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said discussions included a proposal to establish a centre of excellence for robotic surgery and joint replacement, with special emphasis on reducing and preventing surgery-related infections. The two sides also examined plans to set up a specialised centre for revision joint replacement surgeries aimed at improving clinical outcomes. The minister instructed relevant officials to prepare a comprehensive report on infection rates at hospitals specialising in orthopaedic and joint surgeries. In addition, the meeting addressed institutional training in robotic surgery and the potential signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two sides. Discussions also covered plans to establish a specialised training centre and a “Robot Academy” equipped with advanced simulation technologies for orthopaedic and joint replacement procedures, the ministry said.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 12, 2026 19:13 UTC