Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly emphasized the importance of assessing and monitoring the contributions the state is making for the care of refugees, whose numbers, according to some estimates, exceed nine million. A statement from the Cabinet mentioned that Madbouly highlighted during a meeting with several ministers the necessity of verifying these figures while also compiling what the state bears against the services provided in various sectors to Egypt's guests, who receive them on the same level as Egyptians. He stressed the need to document the different efforts of the state to care for these millions.
Ministers of Education, Health, Supply, and Social Solidarity presented the Egyptian state's efforts to provide educational and health services and basic commodities to refugees. Health and Population Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar stated that there are approximately nine million migrants and refugees living in Egypt from about 133 countries, of whom 50.4% are males, accounting for 8.7% of Egypt's population. The minister added, according to the Cabinet statement, that 56% reside in five governorates: Cairo, Giza, Alexandria, Dakahlia, and Damietta. Additionally, 60% of migrants have been living in Egypt for about ten years, while 6% have integrated into the Egyptian community for around 15 years or more. Furthermore, 37% of them are employed in stable jobs and established companies.
