President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi stated that his primary vision for the nation includes fostering thousands of elite medical professionals and significantly increasing healthcare investments. Speaking at the Third Medical Conference of the Armed Forces College of Medicine at the New Capital, the president emphasized that health and education are essential drivers of national progress.
To expand educational capacity, the state is launching Kayan University, scheduled to open in February 2027 with a capacity of approximately 25,000 students. The institution will feature six new faculties covering medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, pharmacy, engineering, and computer science and artificial intelligence. Additionally, another new university along Ain Sokhna Road is slated to open in March 2027.
President Sisi directed the Tahya Misr Fund to cover tuition fees for outstanding gifted students attending Kayan University, provided they maintain their academic performance. Furthermore, officials are working to upgrade eight existing universities into world-class institutions focusing on academic standards, facilities, and digitalization.
Addressing the healthcare sector, the president noted that delivering high-quality care to citizens and visitors requires a budget double or triple current allocations. He also highlighted international partnerships, such as a cooperation protocol between the Armed Forces College of Medicine and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, aimed at securing high educational standards and merit.
