The House of Representatives’ approval to cover treatment of genetic and rare diseases (GARD) by the medical emergency fund is a historic step that proves President Abdel Fattah El Sisi’s infinite health support for citizens, Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar said.
The establishment of a fund for medical emergency and genetic and rare diseases aims to contribute to covering treatment costs of such diseases to alleviate financial burdens on citizens, Spokesman for the Health Ministry Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said on Saturday 06/01/2024.
Abdel Ghaffar stressed that the state is keen to provide better health services and prevent diseases, citing the significant presidential health initiatives to offer good healthcare for all citizens nationwide.
Source: State Information Service Egypt
