Private Sector Acquisition Of The Public Healthcare Sector: Context, Implications & Alternatives To Private-Sector-Led Growth As Per The IMF Key Goals In Egypt

This paper delves into the possible effects and repercussions of the Law number 87 for the year 2024, regulating the granting of rights to lease, establish, manage and operate public healthcare facilities by the private sector and similar public health reform policies, on the rights to health of individuals and families. It particularly focuses on providing answers to the following questions:

1. To what extent did the process taken for the passing of the Law on private sector leasing of public hospitals, respect the national commitments towards transparency, accountability and participation in public policy, including the IMF measures to promote transparency over policies in Egypt?

2. What should be the minimal requirements for private sector involvement in public healthcare service provision, to guarantee improvement of services without negatively affecting accessibility and affordability of services on one hand and the rights of healthcare workers on the other?

3. What other viable, more responsible alternatives can be sought to achieve private sector growth and participation in the healthcare sector that the IMF must take into consideration?

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