Egypt Allocates £1.29 Million for Informal Workers’ Support

Informal Workers.

On Wednesday, Minister of Labor Hassan Raddad announced the disbursement of new funds from the Central Account for Health and Social Care aimed at supporting informal workers.

This initiative is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance social and health protection for this vulnerable group, providing essential support and care to those in greatest need, in line with directives from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

The ministry’s statement revealed that a total of £1,292,421.84 has been allocated for disbursement, benefiting 381 informal workers across 28 governorates during April 2026, in accordance with regulations governing social and health care entitlements.

Additionally, the ministry approved £1,111,000 in special grants for 241 workers in 24 governorates from the Central Account for Health and Social Care for informal workers.

A further £181,421.84 has been allocated for health and social care services (hospitals and pharmacies) benefiting 140 workers in four governorates, contributing to the provision of necessary health services and alleviating burdens on them.

The Ministry of Labor reaffirmed its commitment to implementing protection and care programs for informal workers as per political leadership directives, ensuring a dignified life for this group by expanding social and health support services and ensuring that assistance reaches those entitled across various governorates.