Egypt education and healthcare infrastructure development

President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has initiated a series of reviews and directives aimed at upgrading Egypt’s education and healthcare sectors. Initial efforts focused on reviewing the progress of national infrastructure projects, including the construction of new technological universities, research centers, and a new university in the New Administrative Capital. Healthcare developments under review included the Galala Teaching Hospital, planned to have 577 beds, and the National Cancer Institute in Sheikh Zayed, known as Hospital 500500, which is intended to have 340 beds. The President emphasized the need for international operators to maintain high medical standards, particularly for the cancer institute.

Following these reviews, the President identified the development of these sectors as a primary national priority to restore Egypt’s global standing. The focus has shifted toward ensuring quality and merit through international partnerships rather than just increasing the number of facilities. As part of this strategy, the government announced the establishment of Kayan University, set to open in February 2027. The university will feature six faculties, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and artificial intelligence, with a capacity for approximately 25,000 students. To support this, the Tahya Misr Fund has been directed to cover tuition costs for gifted and high-achieving students. To further enhance medical training, a cooperation protocol was signed between the Armed Forces College of Medicine and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

To provide sustainable funding, the Ministry of Endowments has confirmed the legitimacy of establishing educational and health endowments. This move aims to transform charitable acts into sustainable resources for scientific research, student support, and the construction of medical centers.