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Egypt secures membership in IPU Health Committee
via Egypt Today1 min read
Egypt has secured a position on the Health Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union IPU following elections held during the 152nd IPU Assembly in Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Ashraf Hatem, an Egyptian pulmonologist, former Minister of Health 2011, and current Member of Parliament, led Egypt's successful bid, receiving 77 votes from participating parliamentary delegations. The Ministry of Health stated that this outcome highlights international confidence in Egyptian expertise within the health sector. Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar congratulated Dr. Hatem, noting that this achievement reflects the strong global standing of Egyptian medical professionals and reinforces Egypt's role in international forums. This membership is anticipated to foster knowledge exchange and support national efforts to improve healthcare services and advance universal health coverage.
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