Cairo: The Egypt Healthcare Authority (EHA) has invested EGP 15.3 million to acquire the Olympus X1 gastrointestinal endoscopy system for Sharm El-Sheikh International Hospital, introducing one of the latest global technologies for early cancer detection and therapeutic endoscopy.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the purchase is part of EHA's plan to expand hospital capacities with advanced medical technologies, improve service quality, and support Egypt's medical tourism programme under the brand 'We Care for You in Egypt.' The Olympus X1 is equipped with an ultra-high-definition camera capable of detecting gastrointestinal tumours at an early stage. It also facilitates advanced procedures such as non-surgical tumour removal, treatment for swallowing difficulties caused by oesophageal narrowing, and new therapies for gastroparesis, which is the delayed emptying of the stomach.

EHA Chairman Ahmed El-Sobky stated that the new system reflects the authority's commitment to applying international medical standards across its hospitals. He emphasized that Sharm El-Sheikh International Hospital has become one of the leading medical facilities in South Sinai, catering to both local residents and international visitors. El-Sobky also highlighted that the hospital's endoscopy unit, already equipped with advanced Fujifilm and Olympus systems, has performed approximately 1,400 endoscopic procedures for various conditions. Furthermore, he noted that the hospital has delivered more than one million medical services since joining the authority's network.