A Strategic Investment in Egypt's Health

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Public-Private Partnership for Advanced Cancer Diagnosis Centers

$20M

Initial Investment

Fully funded by the private partner, Elkon Nova, with no initial capital outlay from the government.

$430M

Annual Economic Burden

Productivity loss in Egypt from just five major cancers, a burden this project aims to reduce through early diagnosis.

~233

Total Jobs Created

Stimulating the economy with 53 direct high-skilled jobs and an estimated 180 indirect jobs.

The Challenge & The Solution

Egypt faces a severe shortage of strategic nuclear medicine services for cancer patients. This Public-Private Partnership (PPP) addresses this gap by establishing state-of-the-art facilities in key locations.

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2 Cyclotron Centers

In Alexandria & Sohag to produce essential radiopharmaceuticals locally.

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6 Digital PET/CT Scanners

Distributed across Upper Egypt to ensure regional access to advanced diagnostics.

A Partnership for Progress: Roles & Responsibilities

Elkon Nova (Private Partner)

  • ✔ Full Financial Responsibility: Funds the entire $20M investment and all operational costs.
  • ✔ Construction & Equipping: Builds and equips all facilities to international standards.
  • ✔ Operation & Management: Manages day-to-day operations, staffing, training, and maintenance.

Ministry of Health (Public Partner)

  • ✔ Land Provision: Provides land within its hospitals for the new centers.
  • ✔ Guaranteed Patient Volume: Commits to a minimum number of patient referrals ("Off-Take Agreement").
  • ✔ Revenue Share: Receives a progressively increasing share of the project's revenue over 15 years.

Analyzing the Investment: Costs vs. Benefits

The Costs: Capital & Operational

The private partner bears all financial costs, from the initial build-out to annual recurring expenses.

Initial Capital Investment: $19.5M

Top Annual Recurring Operational Costs (Year 1)

The Benefits: Financial & Societal

The project generates direct revenue while delivering immense value through improved health and economic growth.

Projected Total Annual Revenue Growth

The Economic Multiplier Effect

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1

Direct Health Job

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3.4

Indirect Jobs Created

Each job in the health sector stimulates an additional 3.4 jobs in related industries, amplifying the economic impact.