During the visit of the President of Kenya to the city of medicine .. The Minister of Health: Egypt has witnessed a remarkable development in health care
& nbsp; Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, affirmed the depth and interconnection of relations between Egypt and the Republic of Kenya, which is a symbol of the African continent’s commitment to the advancement of health care and pharmaceutical industries, in addition to the existence of a joint vision of stability and regional development, which enhances from Economic growth, cultural exchange, and enhance the partnership that serves the interests of both African countries and peoples. He pointed out that Egypt has witnessed a remarkable development in the health care sector over the past years, thanks to President Abdel Fattah El -Sisi’s vision of comprehensive health coverage by 2030, which requires bold reforms, strategic investments, and the reshaping of the health care scene in Egypt. P Amr Mamdouh, Chairman of the Health Care Authority, Dr. Ahmed Al -Sobky, the Minister’s Advisor for External Health Relations, Dr. Mohamed Gad, and the Minister of the Minister for International Relations, Dr. Hatem Amer.
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Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar explained that Three independent entities were established under the direct supervision of the presidency of the Egyptian Republic, the Prime Minister and the Minister of Health and Population, to achieve a new era for comprehensive health coverage, and to provide comprehensive and sustainable health care, and its financing with international standards and accreditation, through a strong financial structure, and the state guarantees citizens who are unable , In addition to the revenues of strategic investment.
& nbsp; Achieving remarkable progress in expanding the scope of access to health care, as the comprehensive health coverage network includes a wide infrastructure of 415 facilities, serving 4.8 million beneficiaries in 6 governorates, through cooperation between the governmental and private sectors, and integrating them in a manner that guarantees efficiency, diversity and excellence In providing services.
& nbsp; The work of the African Union for the year 2063, and setting new standards in comprehensive access to health care, system transformation, and sustainable development. Egypt extends beyond the provision of services, which is the pharmaceutical industry in the country, which is one of the main engines of the Egyptian economy, and a pioneer in the regional health care market with more than 175 factories, and 800 production lines using advanced technologies, where Egypt produces a wide range Among the pharmaceutical products, which indicates the commitment to the innovation of health care and self -sufficiency. The production of 90% of the pharmaceutical preparations registered locally according to international standards, which pushes exports to one billion dollars for more than 84 countries worldwide, with expectations that it will reach $ 1.3 billion by expanding global recordings, as Egypt leads the largest country to the drug market in The Middle East and Africa.
& nbsp; It is the second highest level in the World Health Organization, which made Egypt the first in the eastern Mediterranean region, and the ninth in the world that reaches this important achievement, after a strict evaluation process based on the World Health Organization’s global measurement tool, which evaluates organizational systems For more than 260 indicators, which enhances Egypt’s leadership in organizational operations.
& nbsp; The African drug, where the Egyptian Medicine Authority is a basic pillar to enhance regional capabilities, with the adoption of the continuous professional development center as a regional center for excellence by the African Union for Development, and its inclusion in the brief list by the World Health Organization to serve as a regional training center on biological manufacturing, which pays Sustainable growth in the pharmaceutical industry in Africa. In line with the directives of President Abdel Fattah Al -Sisi, Egypt’s 2030 vision, and led by the Egyptian Authority for the Unified purchase and the Medicine Authority, where 21 strategic partnerships were created with major international manufacturers, which enhances Egypt’s role in producing vaccine and the global supply chain, pointing out that the goal is to produce more than one 50% of vaccines locally by 2030, allowing technology to be transferred, and Egypt as a regional center for manufacturing, which is walking alongside the African Union decision that aims to increase the share of vaccines, and locally manufactured medicines in Africa to 60% by 2040. < /p>
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Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar concluded, saying: & quot; what we offer today is not just a set of achievements but the results of a leader with an insightful vision of a flexible and fair health care system that puts the welfare of every Egyptian in his essence. While we go ahead, we are still steadfast in our commitment to comprehensive health coverage, financial sustainability and medical excellence, ensuring Egypt’s continued support for its brothers in the region to achieve innovation and development in the field of health care and easy access to it collectively & quot;
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