There are good medical facilities and skilled professionals available in Egypt for non-intensive and non-emergency treatment. Embassies in Cairo can provide a list of local hospitals and English-speaking physicians. Facilities outside Cairo, Alexandria, and Sharm El Sheikh fall short of Western standards. You should make sure your medical insurance will provide adequately cover during your stay in Egypt. General health has been improving in Egypt since the revolution in 1952. In recent years, however, things have gotten worse in some areas. For instance, several people have died from the Avian influenza.