Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar held, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, a meeting with representatives of Pfizer Egypt for pharmaceutical and biological products to discuss joint cooperation in vital fields contributing to improving health services, emphasizing the ministry’s keenness to coordinate with partners to develop the pharmaceutical sector and upgrade health system efficiency.
The minister reviewed company efforts in supporting public health through medical innovations in oncology, hemophilia, and vaccines, alongside building medical staff capacity and ensuring local manufacturing and supply chain sustainability.
The meeting addressed cooperation with presidential initiatives, specifically supporting the Women’s Health Initiative through awareness, early detection campaigns, and psychological support for patients in coordination with the National Cancer Institute.
Discussions also covered implementing precision medicine, localizing vaccine production to enhance drug security, and expanding cooperation to improve the quality of life for hemophilia patients through modern treatments.
Attendees included Assistant Minister for Public Health Initiatives Mohamed Hassani, Director of the General Department of Pharmacy Hind Ashour, and Pfizer Regional President for the Middle East, Africa, and Russia Rodrigo Luis Puga, along with several health and company officials.
