As we celebrate a decade of climate leadership through the Health Care Climate Challenge, we are proud to highlight Shefaa Al-Orman Oncology Hospital in Luxor, Egypt, as one of our 10 Climate Leaders. This pioneering institution is showing how clean energy and sustainable practices can transform patient care while protecting the planet.
Since joining the Challenge, Shefaa Al-Orman has earned Gold Leadership Awards in 2023 and 2024, highlighting its excellence in advancing low-carbon health care. Its work has positioned it as a leader not only in Egypt but across the Middle East and North Africa.
Shefaa Al-Orman has implemented bold programs to reduce energy use and increase reliance on renewables. Their case study, Powering Care with Clean Energy, demonstrates how hospitals in resource-constrained settings can shift toward sustainable power solutions to cut emissions and ensure reliable care.
In addition, their innovative Energy Reduction Program demonstrates how design and implementation changes can achieve measurable reductions in energy demand while maintaining high-quality care.
The hospital is also contributing to the global body of evidence on health care and climate. Their peer-reviewed article, Sustainable Management for Carbon Footprint Reduction in Health Care at Shefaa Al-Orman Hospital, Luxor, Egypt, highlights practical strategies and measurable outcomes from their carbon reduction journey, serving as a model for other institutions in the region and beyond.
Through innovation, leadership, and knowledge sharing, Shefaa Al-Orman Oncology Hospital is proving that climate action strengthens health systems and improves patient care. As one of our 10 Climate Leaders, they are helping drive a global transformation toward a healthier, more resilient future.