Egypt, Sierra Leone sign MoU to boost pharmaceutical cooperation
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone to enhance bilateral cooperation in pharmaceutical regulation, technical expertise exchange, and capacity building. The agreement was signed by Ali El Ghamrawy, Chairperson
Cairo to host African Pool Procurement Mechanism operational headquarters under new Africa CDC accords
Egypt will host the operational headquarters of the African Pool Procurement Mechanism (APPM) and formally participate in the continental initiative under two agreements signed with the Africa CDC on Monday. The memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were finalised on the sidelines
Egypt opens Africa Health ExCon 2026 as Africa CDC chief warns of Ebola threat
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Monday opened the fifth edition of the Africa Health Exhibition and Conference (Africa Health ExCon 2026), where Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya warned of severe continental risks from the Ebola virus epidemic and called
Pharco launches EGP 500m eye drops production line with annual capacity of 20 million packs
Pharco Pharmaceuticals has inaugurated a new specialized production line for ophthalmic (eye) drops at its Amreya City facility in Alexandria, with total investments exceeding EGP 500m. Nearly EGP 300m was allocated to the new line, which reflects Egypt’s growing pharmaceutical
Egypt backs African Medicines Agency, pushes for continent-wide regulatory integration
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) said its chairperson, Ali El-Ghamrawy, participated in a virtual meeting of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) aimed at strengthening regulatory cooperation and integration across the continent. During the meeting, El-Ghamrawy reaffirmed Egypt’s full support for
Egypt, Saudi Arabia set to launch joint initiative to localize medical supplies production
Saudi Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Khalid bin Saleh Al-Mudaifer visited the Wadi El-Nile Stio plant for hemodialysis filter and dialyzer manufacturing in Cairo as part of his official trip to Egypt. During the tour,
Egypt’s drug authority discusses market stability with global pharma firms
The head of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) has met with representatives of multinational pharmaceutical companies to discuss mechanisms for strengthening the country’s drug system and supporting investment. EDA Chairman Dr. Ali El-Ghamrawy affirmed the authority’s keenness to enhance its
Minapharm, Bayer sign strategic agreement to localize pharmaceutical manufacturing in Egypt
Chairperson of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Ali Ghamrawy, witnessed the signing of a cooperation agreement between Minapharm Pharmaceuticals and Bayer International. The ceremony was held in the New Administrative Capital under the patronage—and in the presence—of Khaled Abdel Ghaffar,
Boehringer Ingelheim Launches Metalyse® 25 mg in Egypt Following Approval by the Egyptian Drug Authority
Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading research-driven biopharmaceutical company, has announced the introduction of Metalyse® 25 mg (Tenecteplase) in Egypt as a treatment for acute ischemic stroke (AIS), following its recent approval by the Egyptian Drug Authority. Egypt is the second country
Egyptian Drug Authority, Sandoz discuss oncology drug localisation
The Chairperson of the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA), Ali Ghamrawy, has met with a high-level delegation from Sandoz, a global pharmaceutical company, to discuss strengthening cooperation and localising the production of oncology drugs in Egypt. The Sandoz delegation was headed