Luxor: Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli started his tour of several facilities affiliated with the General Authority for Healthcare by visiting Karnak International Hospital in Luxor to follow up on the workflow in its various departments, ensure the availability of medical supplies, and confirm the delivery of high-quality and efficient healthcare services to patients. He noted that the governorate receives large numbers of tourists annually.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Chairman of the General Authority for Healthcare Ahmed el Sobky asserted that Karnak International Hospital in Luxor is one of the authority's flagship healthcare institutions and a cornerstone of the medical tourism system in Upper Egypt, given its advanced medical services, modern infrastructure, and state-of-the-art equipment comparable to leading international hospitals.
Sobky emphasized the importance of continuing to upgrade healthcare services in Luxor, one of Egypt's most prominent tourist governorates, noting that an integrated healthcare system contributes to improving public health indicators and ensures precise monitoring of citizens' medical needs.
He also detailed that Karnak International Hospital has a capacity of 149 beds, including 39 intensive care unit (ICU) beds, 44 dialysis machines, 10 neonatal incubators, and 7 operating rooms. Newly launched services at the hospital include the operation of an oncology unit, the addition of 18 ICU beds, and the full operation of the emergency department.