Minister of Health and
Population, Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, reaffirmed on Wednesday the ministry’s
commitment to strengthening strategic partnerships with leading international
pharmaceutical companies, particularly in support of localising advanced
industries and enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of Egypt’s
healthcare system. Abdel-Ghaffar
reaffirmation came as he met with Mr Stéphane Mascaraou, Executive Vice
President of Servier, on the sidelines of his participation in the One Health
2026 Summit in Lyon, France, to discuss avenues for enhancing bilateral
co-operation.
According to the
Health Ministry Spokesman Hossam Abdel-Ghaffar, the meeting addressed
mechanisms for co-operation in both existing and future projects, as well as
institutional partnerships aimed at improving the health sector and enhancing
the quality of medical services provided to citizens. Both sides emphasised
the importance of leveraging Servier’s extensive expertise in the healthcare
field, while facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience across a
range of medical specialisations.
The discussions also
explored opportunities for establishing long-term strategic and investment
partnerships to support the development of a resilient and sustainable
healthcare system. Particular emphasis
was placed on localising the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt, especially in
the fields of oncology and innovative therapies.
The meeting forms part
of the ministry’s broader efforts to expand co-operation with major
international companies, with a view to advancing pharmaceutical manufacturing
capabilities and improving the overall performance of the national healthcare
system, the spokesman concluded.
Source: The Egyptian
Gazette