Egypt needs 10,000 Magdi Yacoubs and double the healthcare budget, Sisi says

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi expressed his aspiration for Egypt to have 10,000 doctors of the caliber of renowned surgeon Magdi Yacoub. This vision was shared during the opening session of the Third Medical Conference of the Armed Forces College of Medicine held at the al-Safwa International Conference Center. Sisi emphasized that advancing education and health sectors are crucial for a nation's progress.

He highlighted that substantial efforts were made in these sectors from 2013 to 2014, but the challenges were formidable, and their impact was not fully realized. Sisi stressed that the state prioritizes quality over quantity, which led to the establishment of partnerships with leading institutions globally. He announced plans to expand the Armed Forces College of Medicine by adding six new faculties at Kayan University, set to cover Medicine, Dentistry, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Engineering, and Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence.

Kayan University is expected to accommodate around 25,000 students. Sisi affirmed that ensuring high-quality healthcare would necessitate a healthcare budget at least double or triple the current allocation. He also ordered the "Tahya Misr Fund" to cover the tuition fees of gifted students at Kayan University, provided they maintain their academic excellence.

Both Kayan University and a new university on Ain Sokhna Road are scheduled to inaugurate in 2027. Sisi expressed satisfaction with these developments and called for the public to engage in the state's efforts across all sectors, assuring them of Egypt's progress toward its targets. He underscored the need for continued dialogue between government officials and citizens to underscore the country's strides in the health and education sectors.