Saudi Arabia – Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare provider across the Middle East and Africa, today announced a major expansion of its relationship with Mayo Clinic. This strategic move solidifies SGH’s position as the largest group of Mayo Clinic Care Network members in the region, reflecting an unwavering commitment to transferring the latest global medical expertise to Egypt and beyond.
The expansion is a significant step toward advancing healthcare standards, enhancing service quality, and improving the patient experience across SGH’s network in Egypt, the UAE, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning seamlessly with Egypt’s Vision 2030.
The landmark signing ceremony took place at the Waldorf Astoria and was attended by high-level dignitaries, including His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Gobran, Egyptian Minister of Manpower, and representatives from the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, underscoring the nation’s support for such transformative health sector collaborations.
“This relationship with Mayo Clinic is more than a joint effort—it’s a pledge to our patients and community to open new horizons for exceptional healthcare for all,” said Mr. Makarem Sobhi Batterjee, Vice Chairman of Saudi German Health. “The Group aims to put the patient at the center of our strategy so that every citizen can access advanced medical care without leaving their homeland. We are working together to ensure that every patient receives the highest standards of care right here at home, embodying our ethos: ‘We care for you like family’.”
Dr. Mohamed Hablas, Regional Director for SGH in Egypt and North Africa, explained that the collaboration allows SGH physicians to directly connect with their Mayo Clinic peers to exchange expertise, stay updated with the latest therapeutic techniques, and participate in advanced training. “This reinforces Egypt’s position as a reliable, accessible destination for medical tourism,” he added. The relationship, which began with Saudi German Hospital–Cairo in 2019, will now introduce specialty-based clinical transformation programs, beginning with crucial cardiovascular care.
Dr. Eric Moore, Medical Director at Mayo Clinic International, described the agreement as a reflection of a “deep commitment to advancing care through knowledge sharing and clinical transformation. Together, we are elevating healthcare standards and delivering meaningful value for patients and communities throughout the Middle East.”
The partnership will see Mayo Clinic experts conduct annual evaluations at SGH hub hospitals, co-developing roadmaps to improve patient safety and operational efficiency. This collaboration stands as a powerful model of global expertise and local passion uniting to make extraordinary healthcare possible.
