Surprise Inspection by Health Insurance Chief Finds Medicine Shortage at Barakat El-Sabaa Clinic

Dr. Tamer Madkour, chairman of Egypt’s General Authority for Health Insurance, made an unannounced visit to two health insurance clinics in Menoufia governorate to review their operations and medical services.

The inspection covered the authority’s clinics in Barakat El-Sabaa and Quesna, with a focus on whether work was running regularly and the standard of care provided to beneficiaries.

A medicine shortage was identified at the Barakat El-Sabaa clinic during the visit. The available details did not specify which medicines were affected or the extent of the shortage.

The visit formed part of Madkour’s on-site assessment of service delivery at the two facilities. No details were provided about corrective measures or findings specific to the Quesna clinic.