
Ministry of Health Signs MoU with eFinance to Provide E-Payment Services
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 Ramadan
Attendees from eFinance included:
• Eng. Ibrahim Sarhan
• Eng. Hossam El-Gouly
• Eng. Ahmed Ismail
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