Options for the Creation of a Monitoring and Evaluation Unit within the Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt

The process of health system reform in Egypt has brought an increased need for improved processes of monitoring and evaluation of health sector activities. This report outlines the existing Ministry of Health and Population “Inspection and Evaluation” unit, as well as other agencies involved in health care monitoring, in terms of duties, staffing, and issues that the organizations need to examine and resolve. It goes on to describe three options for handling monitoring and evaluation in the future. [from abstract]