Socioeconomic Disparities:
Primary Health care was insured for all Egyptians.In 1965, 11 millions has partial or incomlete accessablity
to Health Services. All these groups were totally covered after the introduction of Mobile Clinics. The
unprivileged groups were provided with accessible health services that included child care , reproducctive health,mental and
dental health care. National preventive programs against diseases such as tuberculosis were implemented with a strong social
component. A system for providing curative services for the unprivileged groups was established which was able to accommodate
all patients from these groups even in high medical specialties.
Age Disparities
Child Care has been totally reorganized and 9 million children were admitted to the
National Health Insurance. Centers for unwanted children were established in every Governorate which resulted in 50% drop
in the mortality rate of these children.
Geriatric care was established in every Government Hospital and the speciality was given strong support. Old people were allowed free
care and rehabilitation under the health reform guidance.
