Cairo: Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Dr. Rania Al-Mashat attended the fourth edition of the Arab Government Excellence Award ceremony held at the headquarters of the League of Arab States. The event was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in collaboration with the UAE government and the League of Arab States.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Egypt secured five awards at the 2025 Arab Government Excellence Award. The awards included 'Best Arab Initiative for Government Development,' which was given to the Information Infrastructure Project for the Integrated Immunization System. The South Valley Development Project in Toshka received the 'Best Arab Infrastructure Development Project' award. Dr. Ibrahim Saber Khalil, Governor of Cairo, was recognized as 'Best Arab Governor.' The Asmarat District in Cairo Governorate was awarded the 'Best Arab Community Development Initiative,' and Lamia Mustafa, Head of the Laboratories and Quality Sector at the Alexandria Drinking Water Company, received the 'Best Arab Female Government Employee' award.
The Ministry of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation extended its congratulations to the Ministry of Health and Population for the success of the integrated vaccination system. This joint achievement reflects institutional integration, showcasing the state's efforts to enhance health services and improve citizens' quality of life.
Dr. Rania Al-Mashat emphasized the significance of the integrated immunization system, highlighting it as a key national project in the health sector. The system ensures routine immunization services for approximately 2 million newborns each year, providing nearly 40 million doses through 5,000 health offices and units nationwide.
The Ministry played a crucial role in the project's success by establishing an information infrastructure for the health sector. This development included a unified national system linking service delivery offices with various government agencies and vital databases. The initiative contributes to identifying development gaps, optimizing spending, and directing investments to areas in need. It also enhances analytical capabilities and supports the production of decision-support reports, improving health planning efficiency and reducing morbidity and mortality rates.
Dr. Al-Mashat underscored the project's importance as an advanced model for applying information infrastructure in the health sector. It ensures fair and effective service provision, supports health planning and decision-making capabilities, and is particularly vital during crises and emergencies.