The Egyptian government plans to spend EGP 7.9 bn to upgrade public health facilities and establish new ones in FY2017-18, Al Borsareports. The Health Ministry is expected to finance 96% of planned projects through state coffers. The Health Ministry’s plan includes refurbishing and upgrading medical services at around 193 public hospitals and establishing 690 new clinics in mostly impoverished and underserved neighborhoods and villages, where access to quality medical services is limited.