IFC launches programme to improve Egypt’s healthcare sector

Through its Egypt Quality Advisory Programme, the IFC is expected to advise private healthcare service providers across Egypt on enhancing patient safety practices and upgrading their quality assurance systems

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced on Wednesday the launch of an advisory programme that aims to help 100 private healthcare providers at least, improving their patient care systems and broadening access to safe and quality healthcare in the country.

The IFC said that the programme also targets supporting Egypt’s goal of achieving universal health coverage by 2030.

Through its Egypt Quality Advisory Programme, the IFC is expected to advise private healthcare service providers across Egypt on enhancing patient safety practices and upgrading their quality assurance systems, ensuring they comply with national requirements and delivering the best quality care.