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'''Healthcare in Egypt''' consists of both a public and private sector. Public health coverage is offered through Ministry of Health, which operates a series of medical facilities providing free health services. There are two main private insurers. The Health Insurance Organization covers employed persons, students, and widows through premiums deducted from employee salaries and employer payrolls. It operates its own network of medical facilities and at times contracts with private healthcare providers. The Curative Care Organization operates in specific governorates, and contracts with other entities for provision of care. There are also private insurance options, and a network of private healthcare providers and medical facilities. Many [[mosque]]s also operate their own clinics, especially in the large cities. |
'''Healthcare in Egypt''' consists of both a public and private sector. Public health coverage is offered through Ministry of Health, which operates a series of medical facilities providing free health services. There are two main private insurers. The Health Insurance Organization covers employed persons, students, and widows through premiums deducted from employee salaries and employer payrolls. It operates its own network of medical facilities and at times contracts with private healthcare providers. The Curative Care Organization operates in specific governorates, and contracts with other entities for provision of care. There are also private insurance options, and a network of private healthcare providers and medical facilities. Many [[mosque]]s also operate their own clinics, especially in the large cities. |
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Medical care offered by the public health insurance system is generally of poor quality. Government hospitals are known to be rife with negligence and generally provide minimal care. Only about 6% of Egyptians covered by the Health Insurance Organization actually utilize its services due to dissatisfaction with the level of services it funds. In 2008/2009, 72% of health expenditure in Egypt was paid out of pocket by people seeking treatment. Egypt is currently working on an overhaul of its public healthcare system to improve its quality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/11/egypt-health-care-new-insurance-law.html|title=Egypt debates health care reform|date=24 November 2014|website=Al-monitor.com|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref><ref> |
Medical care offered by the public health insurance system is generally of poor quality. Government hospitals are known to be rife with negligence and generally provide minimal care. Only about 6% of Egyptians covered by the Health Insurance Organization actually utilize its services due to dissatisfaction with the level of services it funds. In 2008/2009, 72% of health expenditure in Egypt was paid out of pocket by people seeking treatment. Egypt is currently working on an overhaul of its public healthcare system to improve its quality.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2014/11/egypt-health-care-new-insurance-law.html|title=Egypt debates health care reform|date=24 November 2014|website=Al-monitor.com|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ghdnews.com/index.php/global-health-partnerships-and-solutions/profiles/43-egypts-health-care-system |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-12-22 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151223104126/http://www.ghdnews.com/index.php/global-health-partnerships-and-solutions/profiles/43-egypts-health-care-system |archivedate=2015-12-23 |df= }} </ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pharmaphorum.com/articles/egypt-moving-toward-integrated-healthcare-system|title=Egypt moving toward integrated healthcare system|website=Pharmaphorum.com|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.justlanded.com/english/Egypt/Egypt-Guide/Health/Introduction|title=Introduction|website=Justlanded.com|accessdate=19 October 2017}}</ref> |
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Healthcare in Egypt consists of both a public and private sector. Public health coverage is offered through Ministry of Health, which operates a series of medical facilities providing free health services. There are two main private insurers. The Health Insurance Organization covers employed persons, students, and widows through premiums deducted from employee salaries and employer payrolls. It operates its own network of medical facilities and at times contracts with private healthcare providers. The Curative Care Organization operates in specific governorates, and contracts with other entities for provision of care. There are also private insurance options, and a network of private healthcare providers and medical facilities. Many mosques also operate their own clinics, especially in the large cities.
Medical care offered by the public health insurance system is generally of poor quality. Government hospitals are known to be rife with negligence and generally provide minimal care. Only about 6% of Egyptians covered by the Health Insurance Organization actually utilize its services due to dissatisfaction with the level of services it funds. In 2008/2009, 72% of health expenditure in Egypt was paid out of pocket by people seeking treatment. Egypt is currently working on an overhaul of its public healthcare system to improve its quality.[1][2][3][4]
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- ^ "Egypt debates health care reform". Al-monitor.com. 24 November 2014. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-12-23. Retrieved 2015-12-22.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Egypt moving toward integrated healthcare system". Pharmaphorum.com. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
- ^ "Introduction". Justlanded.com. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
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