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The meeting was chaired by GAHAR President Ahmed Taha and included representatives from the Ministry of Health and Population as well as professors specializing in plastic surgery, dermatology, and laser science.
During the meeting, Taha said the step marks an important move to regulate professional practice in this growing field and improve the quality of cosmetic services in line with international practices.
He said the initiative is part of GAHAR’s efforts to establish a comprehensive quality framework based on scientific standards recognized internationally and accredited by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua).
Taha noted that the cosmetic and laser services sector has grown significantly in recent years, making clear standards necessary to regulate these services within healthcare facilities and ensure the quality of medical practice.
He added that developing this regulatory framework also supports the state’s efforts to promote medical tourism. The presence of clear, internationally recognized quality standards can increase the confidence of foreign patients in the level of medical services provided and strengthen Egypt’s position as a regional destination for specialized healthcare.
The standards being prepared will cover several areas related to cosmetic and laser services, including facility safety, equipment readiness, the performance of medical devices, calibration programmes, and regular maintenance. They will also include requirements for human resources to ensure services are provided by qualified medical staff under the supervision of specialized physicians.
The initiative will also set rules governing the use of laser devices and cosmetic procedures to ensure the safety of tools and medical supplies and their compliance with approved health requirements.
Taha stressed the importance of receiving cosmetic and laser services at licensed and accredited healthcare facilities to ensure high levels of quality and safety and protect patients from unsafe practices.
He said the standards are being prepared in cooperation with the health ministry, specialized experts, and senior professors in plastic surgery, dermatology, and laser services to ensure the standards reflect internationally recognized medical practices.
For his part, Hisham Ahmed Zaki, head of the Central Administration for Non-Governmental Treatment Institutions and Licensing at the health ministry, said the step is important for strengthening oversight of the sector. He noted that applying quality standards in licensed facilities helps limit unsafe practices and improve services provided to citizens.
According to the cabinet, the move is part of the state’s efforts to improve the quality of healthcare services and ensure patient safety.
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