The Arab Health Ministers Council honors Dr. Ahmed Taha on the occasion of his receiving the Arab Doctor Award

The Egyptian government, represented by the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control, is making unremitting efforts to advance the health sector and provide distinguished health care to citizens. These efforts are represented in setting accreditation and quality standards and applying oversight on health facilities by establishing the principles of governance, quality and accreditation within the Egyptian health system, and building a regional model that is compatible with the finest international practices.

The General Authority for Health Accreditation and Regulatory Authority celebrates Dr. Ahmed Taha, Chairman of the Health Accreditation and Regulatory Authority, receiving the Arab Doctor Award for the year 2025 in the field of “Good Governance in the Management and Quality of Health Systems” as a culmination of his great efforts in improving the quality of health care.

Insistence on continuing construction

Dr. Ahmed Taha stressed that Egypt has set a regional model to be emulated in health system governance and the application of the highest quality standards through the comprehensive health insurance project, noting that comprehensive health coverage is the Egyptians’ hope for achieving health security and the state’s main tool for bringing about real and comprehensive reform in the health system.

He also noted that we are continuing to complete this great national project with unlimited support from the political leadership, and the challenges increase our determination to continue construction, explaining that we will build on what we have learned from the experiences and challenges of the first phase to chart the course of the next stages.

On this occasion, Dr. Ahmed Taha extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to the political leadership and the Egyptian government for the supportive climate and clear directives they provided that enabled the state to build a system based on governance, institutional discipline, and comprehensive quality in health services.

This achievement is the result of a wise policy

This Arab achievement is, in essence, the result of a wise policy that made the development of the health system a national priority, and established the concept of “health is a right for every citizen” through the comprehensive health insurance project, which has become an influential model in the Arab region, due to its strong organizational structure, a clear and measurable accreditation path, and integration between the parties responsible for financing, service provision, oversight, and governance.

It also represents one of the most important national projects adopted by the Egyptian state, as it affects the lives of every citizen without exception, and guarantees his access to safe health service in accordance with international quality standards.

Universal health coverage is the dream of Egyptians

Dr. Ahmed Taha, Chairman of the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control, added that comprehensive health coverage is a dream for Egyptians in achieving health security, and is not just an administrative reform program, and that it is the state’s main tool for bringing about real and comprehensive reform in the entire health system.

Dr. Ahmed Taha stressed that despite the great global challenges that faced the first phase of implementing the project represented by the international economic crises and the Corona pandemic, the Egyptian state was able, thanks to the stability of its institutions and the cooperation of health system partners, to overcome those challenges and achieve tangible results on the ground.

He also indicated that the next phase will witness building on the lessons and experiences that the state gained during the first phase, while developing policies, deepening accreditation, consolidating a culture of quality, and charting a more robust and effective path for the next stages of the comprehensive health insurance project.

Council of Arab Health Ministers

The Council devoted an official session to this honor during the 63rd session in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, headed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar. The Council of Arab Health Ministers is one of the specialized ministerial councils that work under the umbrella of the League of Arab States, and aims to strengthen joint Arab cooperation in the health fields and unify efforts to confront health challenges in the region.

The impact of this Council is evident in its tireless endeavor to raise the efficiency of Arab medical personnel by supporting the Arab Council for Health Specialties, and in its humanitarian initiatives that extend a helping hand to countries facing health crises or natural disasters. It is the platform from which unified strategies are launched, such as combating chronic diseases and promoting mental health, in pursuit of a higher goal, which is to ensure a healthy and dignified life for every Arab citizen, always stressing that the safety of the individual is an integral part of the safety of Nation.

In conclusion, Dr. Ahmed Taha, Chairman of the Health Accreditation and Regulatory Authority, receiving the Arab Doctor Award is proof that the Egyptian efforts to advance the health sector are an integrated strategic vision that aims to make this sector a regional model to be emulated. This vision is based on good governance in the management and quality of health systems, and is closely aligned with the comprehensive social and economic Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

In a global context in which sustainable development has become a criterion for the seriousness of countries in protecting people and resources together, the receipt of the Arab Doctor Award by Dr. Ahmed Taha, Chairman of the Health Accreditation and Regulatory Authority, acquires a significance that goes beyond the limits of traditional medical achievement to touch the essence of sustainability in one of its most sensitive sectors: the health sector.

This Arab honor highlights an administrative and organizational model that seeks to establish a health system based on quality, governance, efficient use of resources, and ensuring justice in the provision of health services, which are inseparable pillars from the comprehensive Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Earth Guards Foundation believes that this award represents recognition of the importance of building sustainable health systems that are able to continue, protect human health without depleting resources, and balance the requirements of the present with the rights of future generations.