The meeting, also attended by Dr. Hesham Seteit, head of the Unified Procurement Authority, aimed to enhance cooperation and develop specialized pharmaceutical industries to achieve self-sufficiency in advanced medicines. The initiative seeks to strengthen Egypt's position as a leading regional hub for the pharmaceutical sector.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the ministry's official
spokesperson, said the meeting reviewed past joint achievements and files
between the ministry and the company. He added that the Minister affirmed the
ministry's commitment to providing all necessary resources to ensure the
sustainability of this strategic partnership.
The talks also focused on meeting the needs of the Egyptian
market for plasma derivatives and addressing related challenges. Ideas were
exchanged to find immediate and effective solutions to overcome obstacles and
enhance the efficiency of Egypt's pharmaceutical market.
The meeting was attended by several officials from the Ministry of Health and Population, including Dr. Peter Wagih, Assistant Minister for Curative Medicine, Dr. Ahmed Moustafa, head of the Health Insurance Authority, and other senior directors. From Grifols Egypt, attendees included Dr. Mohamed Haggag, Commercial Executive Director, Dr. Dina Ekram, Health Ministry Project Director, and Dr. Raafat Zaher, Advisor to the Chairman of the Unified Procurement Authority.