Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry and eFinance, the digital operations arm of eFinance Investment Group, to provide electronic payment services for the Ministry’s headquarters, affiliated bodies, and hospitals through available e-payment channels.Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the Ministry’s Spokesperson, stated that the MoU was signed by Dr. Mohamed Abdelwahab, Permanent Representative of the Ministry, and Eng. Hossam El-Gouly, CEO of eFinance.The agreement aims to offer digital solutions for collecting service fees across the Ministry and its affiliates via the Electronic Payment and Collection Center. eFinance specializes in digital payment systems compatible with government accounting frameworks and Egyptian banking systems. It also operates a secure, nationwide digital infrastructure aligned with global standards and national security requirements.The MoU includes linking the Ministry’s systems with the Electronic Payment and Collection Center, based on the technical needs of the e-payment system, particularly for automated services. It also outlines daily reconciliation procedures using the Center’s reports and the provision of suitable payment channels.Following the signing, Dr. Abdel Ghaffar held a meeting with company representatives to discuss implementation mechanisms. He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to the national strategy for digital payments, in line with Law No. 18 of 2019 regulating non-cash transactions, and emphasized the Ministry’s role in advancing financial inclusion.The Minister highlighted that the new system will simplify processes for citizens interacting with the Ministry and its affiliates. A pilot phase has already begun for services provided by the Central Administration for Non-Governmental Therapeutic Institutions and Licensing.Attendees from the Ministry included:•    Dr. Mohamed El-Tayeb•    Dr. Mohamed Abdelwahab•    Dr. Mohamed RamadanAttendees from eFinance included:•    Eng. Ibrahim Sarhan•    Eng. Hossam El-Gouly•    Eng. Ahmed Ismail

eHealth recently participated for the fourth consecutive year as a strategic partner to the Universal Health Insurance Authority (UHIA) at the Africa Health ExCon 2025. This engagement underscores eHealth's ongoing commitment to driving digital transformation in Egypt's health sector.The fourth edition of Africa Health ExCon was inaugurated by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, under the patronage of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. This event is a pivotal gathering for health sector leaders across the continent, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in healthcare and health insurance.eHealth's continued collaboration with the UHIA aims to accelerate the delivery of innovative digital solutions nationwide for the Universal Health Insurance System (UHIS). This partnership is designed to enhance patient experience, improve the digital governance of health services, and ultimately boost the efficiency and quality of healthcare across Egypt.Mr. Ibrahim Sarhan, Chairman and Managing Director of eFinance Investment Group, affirmed eHealth's readiness to expand the digital system across the country, leveraging its robust investment capabilities and expertise to establish a comprehensive, equitable, and sustainable health insurance system. This aligns with eHealth's role as a national technical partner in Egypt's digital and health transformation.During its participation, eHealth showcased a suite of advanced digital solutions. These included management systems for clinics, primary care centers, and pharmacies, along with a digital claims portal that directly links medical service providers to electronic patient records and the health insurance system. They also presented specialized digital health services for medical coding and an integrated data analysis platform to support informed decision-making based on health service performance.Mr. Akram Reda, CEO of eHealth, highlighted that these innovative digital solutions enhance the effectiveness of services provided to beneficiaries through the private sector and strengthen data governance within the UHIS, ensuring the sustainability of digital transformation gains.eHealth also took part in a panel discussion titled "Leading the Next Generation of Smart Health Insurance," focusing on strategies, scalable AI, local readiness, and global success stories.On the sidelines of the conference, eHealth formalized two significant partnerships:* A cooperation protocol with Wasla Company to expand digital service provision to health facilities by integrating technical systems and enhancing operational procedures.* A cooperation protocol with GS1 to boost the traceability and digitization of medicines and medical supplies within the UHIS, adopting global standards to reduce waste and improve supply chain efficiency.These agreements demonstrate eHealth's dedication to forging strategic partnerships to build an integrated digital health ecosystem, supporting Egypt's national health transformation goals.

eFinance has signed a cooperation protocol alongside the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the National Postal Authority, and Cloud for Rain to support the digital transformation of the Cairo Court of Appeal. The partnership focuses on launching a new digital court platform, along with automated translation services and electronic case inquiry systems for civil, family, and labor cases.The signing ceremony was attended by key judicial and government figures, including Counselor Mohamed Nasr Said, President of the Cairo Court of Appeal and a member of the Supreme Judicial Council, and Eng. Mahmoud Badawi, Assistant Minister for Digital Transformation.The agreements were signed by Eng. Hossam El-Gouly, CEO of eFinance; Counselor Ali El-Hawary, Head of the Technical and Monitoring Office of the Court; Ms. Dalia El-Baz, Chairperson of the National Postal Authority; and Eng. Ashraf El-Sanadily, Chairman of Cloud for Rain. Several senior judges from the court also witnessed the event.The cooperation protocols cover a range of digital services, including:-Online Payment Integration: eFinance will provide electronic payment capabilities on the court’s translation services portal. This allows users to pay fees online using bank cards, digital wallets, virtual cards, and through a network of authorized payment agents across Egypt.-On-Site Cashless Payment Support: eFinance will deploy Point of Sale (POS) machines and payment representatives within the court and its branches to facilitate payments via card or cash.-Remote Payment Links: Users can also receive secure payment links via SMS for online transactions, improving accessibility and convenience.Through the digital court platform, users will be able to request and receive various documents—such as appeal certificates, copies of appeal filings and judgments—online or via mail. Translation services will also be handled digitally, with requests submitted and delivered through the platform.The Court's Translation Department will provide certified translations to and from multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Ottoman Turkish, and calligraphic Arabic, with official authentication stamps.Counselor Mohamed Nasr Said emphasized that these initiatives align with Egypt’s Vision 2030 and President El-Sisi’s directives for digital transformation and sustainable development. He described the digital court initiative as a groundbreaking step toward modernizing judicial processes and improving access to justice through technology.Ibrahim Sarhan, Chairman and CEO of eFinance Investment Group, expressed pride in the company’s role in the project and its ongoing partnerships with key government institutions. He highlighted eFinance’s extensive experience in digitizing essential state systems, underscoring the company’s capability to drive significant digital change within the judiciary.Eng. Hossam El-Gouly reaffirmed eFinance’s readiness to lead this transformation, citing the company’s unmatched digital infrastructure and its ability to process trillions in real-time payments. He emphasized that this project would significantly enhance payment services and digital efficiency within the Cairo Court of Appeal.