Healthcare in Egypt
While expats may find that health in the general Egyptian populous is quite poor, the country has some good medical facilities, particularly in Cairo where most expats will receive treatment.However, overall the country's medical facilities are substandard to those of many western countries. There are public and private hospitals of good repute, but expats should only receive care in private facilities to guarantee better quality treatment. This is especially true if one doesn't know a hospital's reputation; as the quality from one facility to another ranges quite a bit. Unless familiar with a hospital major operations should be done outside of Egypt, if possible, to guarantee good care. Often the best regional care can be found in Dubai.
Expats should make sure to have medical insurance in Egypt for emergency care. Many hospitals will ask for cash directly instead of billing an insurance carrier but patients should ask for all necessary paperwork to recoup any expenses paid out-of-pocket. Some hospitals and hospital groups will offer their own insurance for only their facilities. Many expats prefer insurance that includes treatment and evacuations to a different country.
One of the largest health concerns is sanitation. Expats should take special care to only drink and cook with bottled water. Vegetables and fruit need to be washed thoroughly.
One of the largest health concerns is sanitation. Expats should take special care to only drink and cook with bottled water. Vegetables and fruit need to be washed thoroughly.
