Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, on Tuesday inaugurated a comprehensive stroke unit at the New Administrative Capital Hospital, as part of the government’s broader efforts to upgrade the healthcare system and expand specialised medical services nationwide. Abdel Ghaffar noted that the launch comes within the framework of Egypt’s National Stroke Network, a strategic initiative aimed at ensuring equitable and comprehensive stroke care coverage across the country. During his tour, Abdel Ghaffar inspected the emergency department, intensive care unit, radiology department, catheterisation control room and rehabilitation gym. He directed officials to link stroke services to a dedicated hotline or digital application to accelerate emergency response times and stressed the importance of regular equipment maintenance. Following the inauguration, the minister chaired a meeting of the Supreme Committee of the National Stroke Network at the hospital.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 24, 2026 18:17 UTC