Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met WHO Representative in Egypt Nima Abid on Tuesday to review the latest humanitarian and health developments in Gaza and Sudan, as well as ongoing co‑operation and current funding priorities.
According to Health Ministry spokesman Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the meeting reviewed efforts to support healthcare services in Gaza and Sudan, including the provision of medical care for Palestinian and Sudanese patients in Egyptian hospitals, the availability of essential medicines, and measures to maintain the quality of healthcare services.
The discussions also covered progress achieved by the ministry’s preventive medicine sector in co‑operation with the World Health Organisation, particularly in strengthening health emergency response and preventive health services, while identifying priorities for continued co‑ordination.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the minister honoured Nima Abid in recognition of service as WHO Representative in Egypt on the occasion of the completion of the tenure.
