PM affirms Egypt's solidarity with African countries affected by Ebola outbreak

CAIRO – 16 June 2026: Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly delivered a speech on Tuesday on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a high-level virtual meeting of African heads of state and government, as well as international partners, on the Ebola outbreak.

The meeting was also attended by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Minister of Health and Population, and Ambassador Mohamed Gad, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director of the Department of African Organizations and Gatherings.

At the outset of his remarks, the prime minister conveyed President El-Sisi’s greetings and solidarity to his fellow African leaders. He also expressed his appreciation to the leadership of Burundi for convening the important meeting at this critical time.

Dr. Madbouly affirmed Egypt's deep solidarity with the brotherly African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak, praising the tremendous efforts of healthcare workers and frontline responders who continue to shoulder a heavy burden under exceptionally challenging circumstances.

He noted that the outbreak underscores the indivisibility of health security across Africa and highlights the need for a unified African response led by African countries themselves. Such a response, he said, requires close cooperation among national health authorities, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO).

The prime minister called for intensified efforts on three key fronts. First, he emphasized the need to strengthen cross-border coordination among African countries while implementing the necessary preventive measures, particularly during public gatherings and major events. Second, he stressed the importance of the African Union and the Africa CDC continuing to lead an effective continental response. Third, he highlighted the need for the international community to provide the support required to implement the continental preparedness and response plan.

Dr. Madbouly also reviewed Egypt's swift contribution to efforts aimed at containing the disease. He explained that Egypt had dispatched three tons of medical supplies, medicines, intravenous fluids, and antiviral drugs, including stocks of Remdesivir, to affected countries. He added that preparations are currently underway to send an additional 10 tons of specialized pharmaceutical supplies.

"In addition, preparations are currently underway to send a specialized shipment of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies weighing 30 tons to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)," he said.

The prime minister reaffirmed Egypt's readiness to share its technical expertise in preparedness and prevention, strengthen epidemiological surveillance systems, and support efforts to manufacture vaccines, medicines, and diagnostic tools. He stressed that achieving health sovereignty for the African continent has become an urgent necessity.

In closing, Dr. Madbouly welcomed the joint preparedness and response plan, valued at $518 million, and called on all partners to translate their pledges into concrete commitments and tangible support.