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Egypt\u2019s healthcare system needs to be completely rewired if the country ever hopes to become a hub for medical tourism,<\/strong> Emad El Din Hussein writes for Al Shorouk<\/a>. In addition to simplifying visa procedures for incoming tourists \u2014 which are often mired in red tape and requires security checks and clearances, Hussein writes \u2014 authorities need to implement a clear pricing structure for medical services that vary greatly from one place to the other. Improving the quality of nursing is also an important area of focus, Hussein suggests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Egypt\u2019s healthcare system needs to be completely rewired if the country ever hopes to become a hub for medical tourism, Emad El Din Hussein writes for Al Shorouk. 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