Health Minister Outlines 50% Incentive Rise and 1,000 More Ambulances

Egypt’s health minister has outlined a package to develop the healthcare sector through 2030, including higher staff payments and an expansion of the ambulance fleet.

The measures include a 50% increase in incentive payments and a 25% rise in allowances for on-call shifts.

Compensation paid through the Medical Professions Risk Fund is also set to increase by 50%, alongside the changes to staff incentives and allowances.

The package also provides for the addition of 1,000 ambulances, pairing investment in emergency transport with greater financial support for healthcare workers.

The measures form part of a broader healthcare development plan running through 2030. The summary of the announcement did not specify when the individual increases or ambulance additions would take effect.