If your trip falls during Ramadan, a few practical things change about how our partner clinics run — none of them a problem, all of them worth planning around. Here is the short, honest version for 2026.
The day shifts, the care does not
During Ramadan, our partner clinics in Cairo, Mohandessin and Sharm move to early-morning and post-iftar lists. Consultations and many procedures are scheduled either soon after sunrise or in the evening after the fast is broken, with a quieter middle of the day. Standards, staffing and surgical quality are unchanged — only the clock moves.
What it means for your trip
- Appointment times — expect earlier-morning or evening slots rather than mid-afternoon.
- Fasting and surgery — if you are fasting, tell your coordinator. For some procedures fasting is medically fine; for others (and for any anaesthetic) we will plan your timing and intake with the clinical team in advance.
- A gentler pace — Ramadan is, frankly, a calm and pleasant time to recover in Egypt: shorter clinic days, beautiful evenings, and a warm welcome.
Plan early
If you are arriving in the holy month, message us ahead so we can build your schedule around the Ramadan lists and your own fasting. Everything still gets done — it is simply timed with the day in mind.
From the CURE PASS coordinator desk. Schedules vary by clinic; your coordinator confirms exact times before you travel.