Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has formed the board of directors of the new healthcare regulator responsible for enforcing quality control at hospitals under the new universal healthcare system, according to a copy of the decree picked up by the local press. The board, whose term will last four years, will be headed by Ashraf Mohamed Anwar. Members include doctors in various specialties, experts on medical services, and a judge from the Council of State (Maglis El Dawla). Services under the new health insurance scheme are expected to begin rolling out next May, Health Minister Hala Zayed had said previously.

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