Fitch report…an international testimony to Egypt’s path towards a sustainable pharmaceutical and health renaissance
Fitch report…an international testimony to Egypt’s path towards a sustainable pharmaceutical and health renaissance
In August 2025, a report issued by “Fitch Rating Agency” highlighted the qualitative transformations witnessed by the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt, and the achievement of remarkable health achievements; It is a report that reflects Egypt’s efforts and its regional position in the pharmaceutical industry.
This is because the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt has witnessed a qualitative boom in recent years, driven by comprehensive legislative and regulatory reforms, government support for domestic and foreign investment, and the adoption of strict quality standards that keep pace with global markets.
Hence, the Fitch report confirms that these reforms not only contributed to accelerating drug registration and developing local pharmaceutical manufacturing, but also to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to good health and well-being. Therefore, it becomes important to review the details of these transformations, and measure the extent of their direct impact on the Egyptian economy and the health system, which is whatEarth Guards seeks to achieve in this article; So keep reading.
Regulatory reforms in the drug market
Firstly, we should point out that the Ministry of Health and Population has welcomed – in an official statement on the Council of Ministers page – this report, considering it evidence that the economic and legislative reforms launched by the state have begun to bear fruit at the investment and health levels.
What distinguishes the Egyptian experience – according to the Fitch report – is the provision of an integrated legislative and regulatory framework that supports the entry of international pharmaceutical companies into the Egyptian market. This international confidence reflects the stability of economic and regulatory policies, which is an essential factor in any sustainable industrial renaissance.
These Egyptian efforts in the pharmaceutical industries come despite the fact that the global pharmaceutical industry is affected by complex economic and technical factors, and Egypt has been able to place itself on the global map by adopting a comprehensive vision that combines industrial development and improving public health indicators, in direct accordance with the third goal of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), concerned with good health and well-being.
Among the points that received widespread praise in the Fitch report: shortening the registration period for new drugs from a period that used to range between three and five years to a period that no longer exceeds six months! This radical transformation allowed international companies to accelerate the introduction of their products into the Egyptian market, which directly translates into efforts to improve patients’ access to modern treatments.
The report also explained that this development did not come from nowhere, but rather came as a result of a clear strategy to simplify bureaucratic procedures, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. Which contributed to enhancing market competitiveness and attracting foreign direct investments.
In parallel, the state paid special attention to enhancing local manufacturing and technology transfer, in a move aimed at reducing dependence on imports and providing new job opportunities. Despite the continuing challenges in the field of research and development, The government has taken practical steps to address them, most notably the signing of three financing agreements with the European Union worth 36 million euros. In order to support the manufacture of vaccines and develop scientific research.
From combating diseases to improving the quality of life
Fitch’s report was not limited to the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt, but also touched on the country’s achievements in improving the population’s health indicators. He praised the presidential initiatives that targeted early detection and awareness of the dangers of noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, which constitute a health and economic burden on countries.
The report also noted the great successes in combating infectious diseases, as Egypt obtained international certificates from the World Health Organization that it is free of malaria, measles and rubella, in addition to the great progress in eliminating hepatitis C and B.
Another notable point in the fight against diabetes is that the state has implemented extensive campaigns for monitoring and early diagnosis, and distributed 3,000 “HbA1c” testing devices to primary health care units. Which helped unify the standards of medical care in accordance with the latest international guidelines.
In the field of combating cancer, the President of the Republic’s initiative to support Egyptian women’s health has recorded more than 60 million visits since its launch in 2019. Which helped reduce the percentage of advanced cancer cases by 58.9%, while doubling the budget for cancer treatment in just three years.
With regard to the human immunodeficiency virus (AIDS) file, the report indicated a low prevalence rate in Egypt compared to the region, while ensuring the continuity of free treatment and the uninterrupted availability of medicines, which reflects the strength and sustainability of the health care system in the face of long-term challenges.
Promising population indicators
One of the important indicators is what the Fitch report mentioned about a noticeable decline in fertility rates in Egypt from 3.44 births per woman in 2015 to 2.10 births in 2023. This decline reflects the success of reproductive health programs, high education rates, and increased women’s participation in the labor market, all of which are elements closely linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
From the achievements of the present to the sustainability of the future
A careful reading of the Fitch report reveals a comprehensive picture of Egypt as it moves with confident steps towards building an integrated pharmaceutical and health system, combining industrial development, medical innovation and expanding the scope of health services.
All of this calledHomat Al-Earth Foundationto shed light on this boom in the Egyptian pharmaceutical industry; Because it is a living example of the integration of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where industrial innovation meets health justice in the service of humanity. Which creates a model that can be emulated regionally and internationally.
These achievements also confirm that health is not a separate sector, but rather an essential focus of any comprehensive development plan, as it is directly linked to the quality of education, job opportunities, social justice, and environmental protection, which is consistent with the vision ofEarth Guards, which believes that sustainability begins with humans.
