Egypt and Huawei Strengthen AI and Digital Healthcare Collaboration
Egypt’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met with Huawei Global Chairman Benjamin Hu and his delegation to discuss enhancing cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital healthcare transformation. The meeting, held recently, focused on advancing smart healthcare solutions and digital systems.
A spokesperson from the Ministry of Health, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, noted that the discussions covered progress on existing joint projects. The minister highlighted the need to speed up implementation to improve healthcare quality and operational efficiency through advanced technology.
AI Training Programs for Future Healthcare Innovation
The two parties also explored launching specialized AI training programs in schools, in partnership with the Ministry of Education. This initiative supports the presidential human development strategy, “A New Beginning to Build the Human,” which aims to equip young Egyptians with skills aligned with global technology trends and Egypt’s Vision 2030.
Such training programs could prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals with essential AI knowledge, fostering innovation and efficiency in the sector.
Knowledge Exchange and Regional Engagement
Abdel Ghaffar praised Huawei for organizing the recent North Africa Cloud Summit, which gathered over 600 participants, including 100 international attendees. Events like this facilitate valuable knowledge exchange and technology transfer across the region.
Looking Ahead: Huawei Connect Conference Invitation
At the end of the meeting, Huawei invited Minister Abdel Ghaffar to attend the Huawei Connect conference in China, scheduled for September 18–20, 2025. The company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Egypt’s digital transformation and human capital development for sustainable growth.
Healthcare professionals interested in AI and digital transformation can explore relevant training options and courses to stay updated with these technological advances. For example, Complete AI Training offers specialized AI courses that can help healthcare workers develop new skills applicable in their field.
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