The Prime Minister is following up on the procedures for localizing the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt and providing medicines to the Egyptian market
The Prime Minister follows up on the procedures for localizing the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt and providing medicines to the Egyptian market
The issue of localization of the pharmaceutical industry is one of the most important priorities of countries seeking to achieve their health security and economic growth. Because the recent global crises prove day after day that excessive reliance on importing medicine is no longer a safe option, and that building a strong national pharmaceutical industry is a real guarantee for the sustainability of the entire health system, and for activating its ability to confront emergencies.
In this context, Egypt has intensified its efforts over recent years in the field of localization of the pharmaceutical industry, as it works to meet local needs and open broad horizons towards regional and global markets, all within the framework of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Therefore, Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, held a ministerial meeting; In order to follow up on the executive position regarding the provision of medicines and medical supplies, in addition to reviewing the steps to localize the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, “Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population,” Mr. Ahmed Kajouk, “Minister of Finance,” Eng. Hassan Al-Khatib, “Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade,” Dr. Ali Al-Ghamrawi, “President of the Egyptian Medicines Authority,” Dr. Hisham Abu Steit, “President of the Egyptian Authority for Unified Purchasing, Medical Supply and Supply, and Medical Technology Management,” and Dr. Nahed Youssef, “President of the Development Authority.” Industrial”.
Regarding this ministerial meeting,The Earth Guards Foundationwill address the most prominent issues discussed, while addressing the state’s efforts in the field of the pharmaceutical industry, and steps to enhance health and economic security; So keep reading.
Localization of the pharmaceutical industry is an investment in the future
The attention that the state pays to this file is not limited to being a health issue only, but rather goes beyond being an economic and security pillar. Because the citizen needs an available and safe medicine, and at the same time the state still needs to reduce dependence on foreign imports.
Therefore, the Egyptian government always works to support the localization of the pharmaceutical industry financially and logistically. Evidence of this appears in the direct follow-up from the Prime Minister and the relevant ministries. Which proves that the localization of the pharmaceutical industry is a national necessity. The government therefore sought to build a more comprehensive path, and developed financing plans that fit investment and quality policies.
Providing medicines and medical supplies
There the Prime Minister confirmed his keenness to hold such meetings periodically; To ensure the availability of medicines and medical supplies in sufficient quantities to meet the needs of citizens and hospitals, and to ensure the presence of a safe stock of them.
He also referred, in the same context, to the joint efforts between various government agencies, which cooperate to provide the necessary financial resources, whether to import basic raw materials for this vital industry, or to pay dues to pharmaceutical companies.
Local and African pharmaceutical market
Dr. Mostafa Madbouly noted that the localization of the pharmaceutical industry receives great attention from the state. In implementation of the directives of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, “President of the Republic”, who stressed the necessity of localizing the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt according to the latest international technology, and in cooperation with major international companies working in this field.
Therefore, the Prime Minister explained that these efforts will contribute – in one way or another – to meeting the needs of the local market for medicine andmedical supplies, while expanding their export to global markets, especially African markets.
International quality and accreditation standards
The meeting also reviewed the efforts made by the Egyptian Medicines Authority in the field of applying the highest standards of quality and international accreditation, in cooperation with specialized institutions and organizations globally. This enhances the efficiency of the health and pharmaceutical system, and also increases internal and external confidence in it.
To simplify the challenges that the government is working to confront, they can be summarized in:
Ensuring the sustainable and safe availability of medicines.
Reducing dependence on importing raw materials.
Attracting foreign investments to support local industry.
Commitment to international quality standards in production and distribution.
Attracting investments and strengthening local industry
The ministerial meeting – chaired by Dr. Mostafa Madbouly – discussed plans to attract more foreign investments in the medicine and medical supplies sector. Out of a desire to support the local pharmaceutical industry and provide medicines in a sustainable manner within the Egyptian market, as well as to achieve self-sufficiency and build a strong export base that enhances Egypt’s position in the global pharmaceutical market.
The path followed by the state in the field of localization of the pharmaceutical industry reveals a strategic vision that goes beyond the limits of responding to urgent needs, to establish an integrated pharmaceutical sector, capable of international competition, and that can provide the needs of the local market.
Since there are global transformations – those transformations in which health security constitutes an essential element of national security – the Egyptian efforts in the field of localization of the pharmaceutical industry are an opportunity to confront various challenges, based on Egypt’s ability to contribute to advancing the path of sustainability of the health sectors.
In the view ofThe Earth Guards Foundationthe medicine is not reduced to a pharmaceutical package on the pharmacy shelves; Because it is a human right, Egypt’s efforts in the field of localizing the pharmaceutical industry are a real promise for a more just future, as pharmaceutical factories turn into fortresses of health protection, and their investments become bridges extending between Egypt and the world.
