{
  "id": 7285616,
  "title": "Health minister, NCERI officials discuss developing technical education, labor market skills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/health-minister-nceri-officials-discuss-developing-technical",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-14T09:20:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/health-minister-nceri-officials-discuss-developing-technical-education-labor-market-skills/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar engaged in discussions with National Council for Education, Research, and Innovation (NCERI) officials to establish technical education, university programs, and labor market skills. The meeting took place at the ministry's headquarters in the New Capital, with Abdel Ghaffar meeting NCERI Head Salma al-Bakry and Secretariat member Mahmoud Hamza. The Ministry of Health's spokesman, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, emphasized the council's role in coordinating education, research, and innovation, as well as preparing professionals to adapt to scientific and technological advancements. The talks encompassed plans for collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Technical Education to enhance technical education, align with the National Qualifications and Skills Framework, and monitor the National Labor Market Index. Discussions also focused on cooperation with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to create new university specializations. The council's proposed research and studies unit, as well as a committee to evaluate and enhance university and pre-university education, were also addressed. The legal status of the Technical Secretariat and its budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year were among the matters discussed.",
  "summary": "Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar held talks with officials from the National Council for Education, Research, and Innovation (NCERI) on developing technical education, university programs, scientific research and the skills needed for the labor market. Abdel Ghaffar met Salma al-Bakry, Head of the council’s Technical Secretariat, and Secretariat member Mahmoud Hamza at … The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}