Egypt Prepares First AI-Powered National Platform for Remote Diagnosis
Backed by WHO guidelines, the new platform aims to boost diagnostic speed and accuracy across Egypt’s healthcare system.
Egypt is preparing the pilot launch of its first national artificial intelligence-based platform for remote medical diagnosis, according to Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare and Supervisor of the Comprehensive Health Insurance Project. The new platform will rely on the latest treatment protocols issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), with the goal of improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing response times across public health services.
The announcement came during a meeting between Dr. El-Sobky and Dr. Nima Saeed Abid, WHO Representative in Egypt, as the two parties discussed strategies to advance the country’s healthcare system. Dr. El-Sobky noted that the Authority is already a regional leader in adopting global medical standards, having implemented both the ICD-11 disease classification and ICHI intervention coding systems—becoming the first healthcare body in the MENA region to do so.
These systems are expected to significantly improve public health tracking, inform national health policies, and support clinical decision-making at scale. The AI platform is part of a broader digital transformation plan aimed at aligning Egypt’s healthcare sector with international best practices.
The collaboration between WHO and the General Authority for Healthcare focuses on six key areas, including joint research, the establishment of a WHO-accredited emergency medical team, and the launch of a Collaboration Centre specialising in clinical governance and infection control. These initiatives are designed to enhance care quality and safety across Egypt’s healthcare infrastructure.
