Healthcare professionals discussing patient care in a Cairo clinic, showcasing the city's medical environment and community health.

HEALTHCARE SCENARIO OF CAIRO

Posted on 4 Apr at 10:50 am

Cairo, the capital of Egypt, is a bustling metropolis that serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation. As of 2024, the Greater Cairo metropolitan area boasts a population of approximately 22.6 million people, reflecting a growth of about 440,700 individuals from the previous year.The city’s demographic landscape is predominantly homogeneous, with Egyptians constituting the vast majority of the population. Arabic is the primary language spoken, and Islam, particularly Sunni Islam, is the dominant religion. while Cairo continues to thrive as Egypt’s central hub, it faces ongoing health challenges that require sustained public health efforts and policy interventions to enhance the well-being of its residents.

LIST OF MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS

Sr. No	INSTITUTION	PROGRAMMES	TYPE
1	Cairo University, Kasr Al-Ainy School of Medicine	· Medicine (MBBCh) · Postgraduate courses	Public
2	Ain Shams University, Faculty of Medicine	· Medicine (MBBCh) · Extended Modular Program (EMP) · Master’s and Doctorate	Public
3	Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Medicine (for Girls)	· Medicine (MBBCh) · Diploma, Masters and Doctorate	Public
4	Helwan University, Faculty of Medicine	· Medicine (MBBCh) · Postgraduate courses	Public
5	October 6 University, Faculty of Medicine	· Medicine (MBBCh) · Postgraduate courses	Private
6	Misr University for Science and Technology (MUST), College of Medicine	· Medicine (MBBCh) · Postgraduate courses	Private
7	New Giza University, School of Medicine	· Medicine (MBBCh) · Postgraduate courses	Private
8	Badr University in Cairo, School of Medicine	· Medicine (MBBCh) · Postgraduate courses	Private

LIST OF HOSPITALS

PUBLIC HOSPITALS
Sr. No	HOSPITAL
1	Qasr El Ainy Hospital (Kasr El Ainy) – 3,200 Beds
2	Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital (ASUSH) – 3,430 Beds
3	International Medical Center (IMC) – 800 Beds
4	Maadi Armed Forces Medical Complex
5	Coptic Hospital – 150 Beds
6	Al Hussein University Hospital – 1,505 Beds
PRIVATE HOSPITALS
Sr. No	HOSPITAL
1	As-Salam International Hospital Maadi Branch – 400 Beds
2	Saudi German Hospital Cairo – 150 Beds
3	Cleopatra Hospital
4	Andalusia Hospital Al Maadi
5	Egypt Air Hospital – 250 Beds
6	Cairo Specialized Hospital – Cleopatra Hospitals Group – 188 Beds
7	Zohairy Hospital – 150 Beds
8	Children’s Cancer Hospital Egypt – 345 Beds
9	Ganzouri Specialized Hospital
10	El Nile Badrawi Hospital
11	Anglo-American Hospital
12	Arab Contractors Medical Centre
13	Dar Al Fouad Hospital