Egypt and Kenya have explored ways to expand cooperation in healthcare and the pharmaceutical industry, as Egyptian Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar took part in the Global Health Summit Nairobi.
According to Egypt’s health ministry, Abdel Ghaffar led the country’s official delegation to the summit, which focuses on digital health transformation, pandemic preparedness, and strengthening health systems across Africa.
The ministry said Egypt’s participation underscores its commitment to deepening healthcare collaboration with African partners and sharing expertise to address common health challenges.
On the sidelines of the summit, Abdel Ghaffar met Kenyan Health Minister Aden Bare Duale, reaffirming Egypt’s support for the development of Kenya’s healthcare system and stressing the importance of fast-tracking pending strategic agreements.
Discussions centred on transferring Egypt’s expertise in eliminating hepatitis C and advancing cancer treatment, as well as supporting Kenya’s efforts to achieve universal health coverage.
The two sides also reviewed two proposed memorandums of understanding. The first focuses on developing the healthcare workforce and transferring pharmaceutical technology, with the aim of positioning Kenya as a regional hub for Egyptian pharmaceuticals in East Africa.
The second outlines cooperation between Nasser Institute and Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital to establish Kenya’s first bone marrow transplant unit, alongside expanding telemedicine services and cancer screening programmes.
Both ministers highlighted the Coptic Hospital Nairobi, supported by Egyptian medical teams, as a successful model of Egypt’s health diplomacy in Africa.
The two countries further agreed to form joint technical committees to accelerate pharmaceutical registration procedures and encourage Egyptian private-sector investment in Kenya’s healthcare infrastructure, including hospital management and diagnostic centres.
The ministry said the initiative aligns with Egypt’s broader strategy to boost continental health security and strengthen partnerships across Africa.
