Disasters and conflicts disrupt essential healthcare services, particularly those critical for reproductive health (RH). The Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) steps in during these emergencies, outlining a set of priority RH activities to be implemented immediately. It focuses on life-saving interventions aims to prevent illness and death, especially among women and girls.
Egypt undertook its inaugural MISP Readiness Assessment (MRA) in 2024. While the assessment acknowledged the significant progress Egypt has made in strengthening its health system and establishing policies for improved service delivery, it also outlined several critical gaps in the provision of MISP services during emergencies.
