Africazine:
Egypt is enhancing its healthcare collaboration with France to tackle pressing health challenges.
Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met with French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist during the “One Health” Summit in Lyon. Their discussions centered on preventive care, reproductive health, and the sharing of expertise in universal health insurance.
Strengthening Egypt-France Healthcare Cooperation
The meeting highlighted the importance of bilateral cooperation in healthcare. Both ministers emphasized the need for international coordination to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, particularly in providing medical services to the injured. They also reviewed joint projects, including the development of 35 primary healthcare units supported by the French Development Agency.
In addition to infrastructure projects, the talks explored cooperation in medical education and nursing capacity building. Partnerships with leading French institutions were also discussed to enhance the quality of healthcare services in Egypt.
Key Initiatives for Health Improvement
During the discussions, Egypt proposed initiatives for the upcoming World Health Assembly, focusing on radiology and liver diseases. Opportunities in pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing were also on the agenda, alongside advancing green transformation in healthcare.
Next Steps in Egypt-France Health Partnership
- Development of 35 primary healthcare units
- Proposals for the World Health Assembly
- Exploration of pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing opportunities
Egypt is committed to enhancing its health system through international cooperation.
