Accreditation and health oversight “Jahar” wins the three gold stars award from ESCWA

Accreditation and Health Control “Jahar” wins the Three Golden Star Award from ESCWA
Health oversight has become an absolute necessity in a world that is witnessing a rapid race towards improving the quality of health services and achieving safety standards and international accreditation. Today, Egypt records a new global achievement in this field. This is from the heart of Brazil, specifically in the city of Sao Paulo, where it confirms that the path of health development that the country is taking has become a model to be emulated in the region and the entire world.
This is whatThe Earth Guards Foundation highlights in the following lines, explaining the role of the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Supervision “Jahar” in strengthening the Egyptian health sector in accordance with international standards; So keep reading.
Jahar is a globally sustainable body
On the second day of the activities of the “Annual International Conference of the International Society for Healthcare Quality ESCWA –ISQua” the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Supervision obtained“GAHAR“ received theThree Gold Star Award;in recognition of its success inobtaining international accreditation for three publications of national standards during the years 2024/2025, in an achievement that is the first of its kind at the level of accreditation bodies in the region.
During the honoring ceremony, prominent international figures and representatives of accreditation bodies from various countries of the world praised the pioneering role of “Jahar” instrengthening the quality and patient safety systemwithin the Egyptian health system, and the tangible results it achieved inconsolidating a culture of quality and improving health servicesin accordance with recognized international standards.ESCWA.

Egyptian leadership builds a sustainable health system
Regarding this achievement, Dr. Ahmed Taha, “President of the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control,” said: “This award represents the culmination of a serious process of institutional work, which the Egyptian state has adopted during the era of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi; In order to reform the health system and build a safe, effective and sustainable health system, with quality and patient safety at its heart».
He added: “We are proud in Chahar that we have become a role model in the region. Thanks to our commitment to applying internationally recognized standards, our continuous keenness to develop national cadres, and building an institutional culture that elevates patient safety at all stages of service provision.”
International acclaim and cross-continental cooperation
In this regard, the head of the Brazilian Accreditation Authority expressed his great appreciation for the Egyptian experience, stressing his country’s desire to strengthen cooperation with “Jahar” in the fields of training, scientific research and exchange of experiences.
On the other hand, the events witnessed a bilateral meeting between Dr. Ahmed Taha and the Executive Director of ESCWA, where the latter confirmed thatEgyptis worthy of hosting the International Conference on Quality in Healthcare in the coming years; Because of its organizational and scientific capabilities that qualify it for regional and international leadership.

Within the framework of expanding areas of international cooperation, Dr. Ahmed Taha held a meeting with representatives of the American Accreditation Commission “JCI” to discuss prospects for cooperation in developing quality standards and exchanging technical expertise and specialized training, stressing that international partnerships with major institutions such as “JCI” and “ISQua” represent a basic pillar for supporting continuous development plans and an investment in the future of health quality in Egypt and the region.

A new beginning for the path of Egyptian excellence
At the conclusion of his speech, Dr. Ahmed Taha, “President of the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control,” affirmed that what has been achieved today is not the end of the road, but rather a new beginning towards a deeper stage of international integration and professional excellence, in which we continue to consolidate Egypt’s name as one of the leading countries in the quality of health care and patient safety.
Egypt embraces the future of health oversight
The achievement achieved by the General Authority for Health Accreditation and Control is not merely a symbolic award or a protocol honor, but rather a strategic transformation that confirms Egypt’s position within the global health map. Because “Jahar” obtained international accreditation for three versions of national standards reflects the state’s ability to align health reform with international standards, and also confirms that quality has become a business philosophy rooted in the structure of the Egyptian health system.
This award indicates that Egypt is not content with adopting international standards, but is also seeking to formulate a unique Arab and African model in health quality management, a model based on integration between the state, the medical sector, and the scientific community.
While “Jahar” is open to international cooperation with global institutions,The Earth Guards Foundation sees in this an opportunity to draw new health diplomacy features that make Egypt a hub of knowledge and experience in the field of quality health care, in a way that serves the goals of “Egypt Vision 2030” and also contributes to achieving sustainable development and improving human health. Al-Masry.




