The General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation (GAHAR), chaired by Dr. Ahmed Taha (د. أحمد طه), announced the latest decisions of its Supreme Committee for the Accreditation of Healthcare Facilities, which convened today in the New Capital. This resulted in the granting and renewal of accreditation for 19 healthcare facilities from various sectors, in accordance with the internationally recognized "GAHAR" standards set by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua).
In a strategic move to enhance the high-quality healthcare system in southern Egypt, the committee approved the initial accreditation for the "Luxor International Medical Complex," affiliated with the General Authority for Healthcare, which supports the complex's ability to provide integrated and high-quality services and enhances its role in supporting medical tourism.
The Chairman congratulated the teams at "Shefaa Al-Orman Hospital" in Luxor Governorate for their success in renewing accreditation according to "GAHAR" standards and their continued application of the highest levels of quality and sustainability, affirming the hospital's status as a leading model for green healthcare facilities that support environmental sustainability in the health sector.
The committee also approved the granting of full accreditation to "Ahl Misr Hospital for Burn Treatment" in Cairo Governorate, contributing to ensuring a safe treatment journey for one of the most dangerous types of injuries and accidents, according to clear treatment pathways and precise standards that ensure patient safety and service efficiency.
The decisions included the granting and renewal of accreditation for several primary healthcare units and centers, supporting efforts to enhance healthcare services close to citizens and improve access to services, as follows:
- Renewal of accreditation for "Shuhada Family Medicine Center" in Ismailia Governorate
- Granting full accreditation to "Atmour Qibli Family Medicine Unit" in Aswan Governorate
In addition to granting initial accreditation to:
- New Mansoura Family Medicine Center in Dakahlia Governorate
- Andalus Family Medicine Center (in El Marg) in Cairo Governorate
- Zahour Family Medicine Center in Cairo Governorate
- Andalus Family Medicine Center (Badr) in Cairo Governorate
- Bahig Island Family Medicine Unit in Assiut Governorate
- Bani Adi Al-Bahariya Family Medicine Unit in Assiut Governorate
- Qalema Family Medicine Unit in Qalyubia Governorate
To affirm that quality has become a real investment that enhances the reputation of the facility, ensures its continued success, and strengthens the trust of patients and stakeholders, the accreditation committee's report indicated the success of 7 private facilities in obtaining accreditation, including pharmacies and private clinics, which are:
- The International Center for Interventional Radiology in Alexandria Governorate
- Nile Center for Cardiology and Vascular Diseases in Aswan Governorate
- Dr. Asmaa Abdullah Pharmacy in Ismailia Governorate
- Dr. Amal Emad Pharmacy in Ismailia Governorate
- Dr. Sherif Jawish New Pharmacy in Ismailia Governorate
- Dr. Ahmed Salem Hassan Al-Aqra Clinic in Ismailia Governorate
- Dr. Mohamed Adel Fadel Clinic in Port Said Governorate
The Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation emphasized that the expansion of accreditation for healthcare facilities reflects the growing trust in the national quality system and confirms that the Egyptian health sector has entered a new phase characterized by "institutionalization, discipline, and sustainable quality," ensuring the provision of healthcare according to the best global standards, in line with Egypt's Vision 2030 and the comprehensive health insurance system.
He added that the GAHAR standards today have become the common language among healthcare providers in Egypt, based on patient safety, performance efficiency, economic sustainability, and enhancing trust in the national health system. He emphasized that the private sector's eagerness to obtain and renew accreditation confirms its economic importance and its role in enhancing competitiveness and establishing community trust in healthcare services.
The Chairman pointed out the pivotal role of quality as a smart tool that contributes to performance control, resource rationalization, and operational efficiency, making accreditation one of the most important tools for economic reform within the health system.
He explained that the authority works according to a strategic vision aimed at building a modern healthcare accreditation system capable of responding to future requirements, by developing standards based on operational efficiency, digital transformation, and enhancing the culture of quality and sustainability within various healthcare facilities, keeping pace with rapid transformations and global developments in the provision of healthcare services.