The tour, attended by the governors of Luxor, Qena, Sohag, and Minya, focused on the 200-km stretch that connects major cities, industrial zones, airports, and residential areas across Upper Egypt.
Abdel Ghaffar said Qena is among the government’s top priorities for upgrading health infrastructure in Upper Egypt due to its strategic importance in serving southern governorates.
A wave of shock and sympathy swept through Egyptians and social media on Tuesday after images circulated showing a woman in extreme distress following childbirth on a sidewalk in Qena, Upper Egypt, local media reported.