Medicine

Localizing medical industries in Egypt saved EGP 2 bln in one year: Official

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 - 10:39 GMT

He pointed out that efforts to localize the industry contributed to achieving economic savings estimated at approximately EGP 2 billion last year.

WHO designates regional training centers in Egypt, other countries to support local vaccine production

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 - 09:50 GMT

The WHO announced Wednesday that it has established regional training centers in each of its six regions to build the skilled workforce.

1st Egyptian Board for Interventional Neurology to be launched in 2 months

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 - 11:09 GMT

The Egyptian Health Council: Launching the First Egyptian Board for Interventional Neurology Within Two Months

VACSERA: Seasonal flu vaccine available year-round, immunity builds within 2 weeks

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 - 01:38 GMT

Egypt’s state-owned vaccine producer VACSERA has said that the seasonal influenza vaccine is available throughout the year, stressing that immunity begins to develop about two weeks after vaccination, helping reduce both the risk of infection and the severity of complications.

Egyptian Drug Authority, EPTC deepen partnership to improve medicine distribution across Egypt

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 - 01:42 GMT

The Egyptian Drug Authority and the Egyptian Pharmaceutical Trading Company have intensified their cooperation to ensure the steady supply of medicines across Egypt

Egypt, WHO prepare for renewal of Egyptian Drug Authority's int'l accreditation

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 - 12:38 GMT

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, had talks on Tuesday with a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) on the ongoing cooperation between WHO and the Egyptian Drug

Egyptian Drug Authority, pharmaceutical company Sandoz talk localizing oncology medicine

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 - 03:58 GMT

The meeting was centered around Sandoz's expansion plans in the Egyptian market and the strengthening of its partnership with the EDA.

Health Min.: Egypt pays great attention to localizing pharmaceutical industry

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 - 01:11 GMT

Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Health and Population, met Wednesday with representatives of the global company "Nihon Kohden" specialized in medical device technology, to discuss ways to activate joint cooperation to support healthcare in Egypt and enhance innovation and modern technology.

PM urges maximizing benefit from project to develop El-Esaaf pharmacies

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 - 07:18 GMT

The premier highlighted the important role played by pharmacies affiliated to the health ministry and those of teaching hospitals in dealing with any shortage in medicines.

Egypt 1st African country to attain WHO Maturity Level 3 for medicines & vaccines

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 - 02:29 GMT

The four-level classification is carried out using the Global Benchmarking Tool comprising 260 indicators, with Level 3 being the second highest.

Egypt produces 4 billion medicine packs annually

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 - 01:49 GMT

Egypt is the leading Arab and African country in pharmaceutical production and marketing.

Gambia aims for cooperation with Egypt on pharmaceuticals, fisheries

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 - 10:11 GMT

Ambassador to Dakar Khaled Aref met with Gambian ministers of health and water resources.

Deputy Prime Minister: Health sector is a promising area for investment between Egypt, France

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 - 10:22 GMT

The forum aims to strengthen economic relations between the two countries and explore new investment opportunities in many areas of common interest.

Egypt’s PM: State seeks to meet local medicine needs, address shortages

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 - 11:59 GMT

Today’s tour comes amid a shortage of medicines in Egypt as some vital medicines for common diseases are unavailable in pharmacies like medicines for hypertension and diabetes.

500 drug types pumped into Egyptian market: Drug Authority

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 - 08:38 GMT

The Egyptian Drug Authority confirmed that a large number of drug types have been provided in pharmacies, exceeding 500 types with a total of 200 million packages distributed to warehouses and pharmacies.

Madbouly: Egypt to disburse LE 10B to stabilize pharmaceutical market and prices

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 - 01:15 GMT

Two weeks ago, the government announced it allocated LE 7 billion to tackle these shortages, focusing on enhancing production, securing raw materials, and developing factory infrastructure

Pharmaceutical companies apply for additional 25-30% increase in medicine prices

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 - 12:21 GMT

Prices of certain medicines are expected to climb as between 80-100 companies have applied to the Egyptian Drugs Authority (EDA) to up medicine prices by an average of 25-30 percent

Pharma companies petition for additional medicine price hike after fuel price increase

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 - 01:18 GMT

The sector has been forced to shift transportation from sea freight to air freight due to disruptions in the Red Sea, which have doubled transportation expenses

Health Min. talks medicine pricing, health care, human development in Egypt

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 - 08:19 GMT

During his special interview with "Politics Talk" program on Extra News TV channel, Minister Abdel Ghaffar said that after COVID, there is a severe shortage of doctors and medical teams in England and across different countries.

Egypt invests LE 8B to build six strategic medical warehouses

Sun, 26 May 2024 - 12:32 GMT

According to an unnamed government official familiar with the project, the construction operations are set to be completed within the next year

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