Egyptian Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Egypt Naeema Al-Qaseer discussed ways of cooperation in developing the drug and vaccine production system with the WHO and other international companies.
The meeting discussed work on transferring expertise and advanced manufacturing of mRNA technology in the production of medicines, especially for the treatment of chronic diseases, as well as vaccines and serums, Abdel Ghaffar said in a statement.
The Minister noted that it was agreed to organize a number of joint meetings during the coming period to coordinate work mechanisms, in addition to organizing a visit by World Health Organization experts to the factories of the Holding Company for Biopharmaceuticals and Vaccines, “Vacsera”, to review the production lines of serums and pharmaceuticals.
Al-Qaseer, voiced her appreciation to the Minister of Health and Population for his constant efforts to improve all aspects of the health system.