The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination (NHSR&C) today held a ceremony to mark the arrival of donated Hepatitis C medicines from the Arab Republic of Egypt.
The event was graced by His Excellency Ms. Yara Albdewy; Deputy Chief of Mission of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Dr. Dapeng Luo; WHO Representative in Pakistan.
On the occasion at the Ministry, held today, the Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, appreciated the gesture of Egyptian Government for the people of Pakistan.
In his remarks, the Honorable Federal Minister NHSR&C expressed profound gratitude to the Government and People of Egypt for their generous support and solidarity with Pakistan in its fight against Hepatitis C. He also acknowledged the facilitative role of Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the support of the World Health Organization in coordinating and facilitating the shipment.
The Minister lauded Egypt’s global leadership and remarkable success in eliminating Hepatitis C, describing it as a model for public health interventions worldwide. He noted that Pakistan looks forward to learning from Egypt’s best practices in pursuit of its own national elimination targets under the Prime Minister’s Programme for Elimination of Hepatitis C Infection.
Highlighting the significance of the donation, Her Excellency the Deputy Chief of Mission Egypt stated that this shipment represents not only a gesture but also a powerful symbol of friendship and brotherhood between Egypt and Pakistan. The donated medicines will be used to treat vulnerable populations and contribute directly to ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for people of Pakistan.
Emphasizing the deep-rooted and historic ties between the two nations, the Minister reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to expanding bilateral collaboration with Egypt in public health, capacity building, technical expertise exchange, and pharmaceutical research and production.
In the concluding remarks, the Secretary, Ministry of NHSR&C once again extended heartfelt thanks to the Government and People of Egypt for their generosity and compassion, expressing confidence that this partnership will further deepen brotherly relations between the two nations and inspire continued collaboration in the spirit of Islamic solidarity and mutual cooperation.
