Egypt’s Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met Sweden’s ambassador to Cairo Dag Juhlin on Sunday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector, including preparations for a planned visit by Sweden’s health minister, the Egyptian health ministry said.
Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar said talks covered arranging field visits for the Swedish minister to Egyptian hospitals and pharmaceutical factories to boost cooperation and exchange expertise across multiple health fields.
The planned visit will also include reviewing Egypt’s efforts to provide medical care to Palestinians wounded in Gaza, the statement said, as Cairo continues to offer treatment to injured patients arriving from the enclave.
The two sides discussed signing joint memoranda of understanding to deliver tangible outcomes from the upcoming visit and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest.
They also explored bringing Swedish medical experts to visit Egyptian hospitals and share expertise in several specialties, aiming to improve healthcare services and enhance the skills of medical staff.
Abdel Ghaffar reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to strengthening partnership with Sweden in healthcare in a way that serves shared interests and supports the development of health systems in both countries, the ministry said.
