Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly began an inspection tour of Gharbia Governorate on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, to inaugurate and inspect a number of development, service, and government projects, accompanied by several ministers and senior officials. During the tour, Madbouly highlighted Gharbia's competitive advantage as one of Egypt's traditional industrial hubs and a major agricultural governorate.
He also reviewed progress on projects implemented under the presidential "Decent Life" initiative, which aims to improve basic services and enhance the quality of life in rural communities. The tour included healthcare facilities, family medicine centers, drinking water and wastewater projects, as well as the inauguration of a regional branch of the Consumer Protection Agency.
Gharbia Governor Alaa Abdel Moaty said 221 projects have been completed in Zefta district, covering 55 villages and 92 hamlets and serving around 560,000 people. The projects include government and agricultural service complexes, healthcare facilities, roads, bridges, and irrigation infrastructure.
PM: Egypt Prioritizes Drinking Water Services During the tour, Madbouly inaugurated the Nahtay water station in Zefta, stressing that the state places particular importance on the drinking water sector as a vital service directly linked to citizens' daily lives and health.
The station was upgraded and its efficiency enhanced under the presidential "Decent Life" initiative as part of ongoing efforts to improve drinking water services and the quality of life in Egyptian villages. Madbouly said drinking water projects implemented under the initiative are contributing to a significant improvement in basic services across targeted villages.
He added that these projects aim to provide safe, high-quality drinking water and ensure reliable services for citizens. The upgrades to the Nahtay station are expected to increase water production, improve pumping rates, and enhance the stability of services provided to residents.
Madbouly stressed the importance of accelerating the completion of "Decent Life" projects, addressing any obstacles affecting implementation, and maximizing their impact on the quality of life in targeted communities. PM Inspects Sandbast Family Medicine Center Madbouly also inspected the Family Medicine Center in Sandbast village, Zefta district, describing healthcare projects under the "Decent Life" initiative as a key pillar of the state's efforts to invest in human development.