Egypt’s Ministry of Health and Population has unveiled a comprehensive medical security plan for the North Coast to ensure readiness during the current holidays and the 2025 summer season, as visitor numbers surge.
Following a detailed report from the Matrouh Health Directorate, Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar outlined key measures to manage the seasonal influx. Spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said the plan includes public health oversight, facility inspections, resource management, and the setup of a 24/7 central operations room linked to emergency services.
Preventive inspections cover tourist sites, food establishments, health clubs, water and sewage systems, along with infection control and occupational safety checks in public and private health facilities throughout the coastal region.
To boost hospital preparedness, hospital managers have undergone refresher training, and emergency teams received specialized instruction to handle infectious diseases and poisoning cases. All medical personnel, including support staff, are vaccinated against Hepatitis B.
Resources have been strengthened with a backup storage for vaccines and medicines at Marina Central Hospital, which also features designated isolation rooms. Several mobile clinics are deployed across the area, alongside a dedicated vehicle from the Presidential Initiative for Women’s Health active throughout the summer.
Health Undersecretary Islam Assaf emphasized that all hospitals must provide immediate emergency care and follow protocols for transferring specialized cases. Evening clinics are operating in compliance with regulatory guidelines to meet patient needs.
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