Egypt, Portugal sign protocol to boost health, pharmaceuticals sectors

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar has signed a cooperation protocol with his Portuguese counterpart Manuel Pizarro to enhance the capacities of the health and pharmaceuticals sectors, a statement on Wednesday said.

Egypt keen to exchange experiences and cooperate with advanced health care systems in Portugal, which contributes to strengthening health care systems and improving services provided to citizens of the two countries, Abdel Ghaffar said.

The protocol covers the areas of developing health care systems, using modern technologies in this field, developing systems for planning, implementing and following up health care services in general.

However, it also includes exchanging experts and qualifying medical personnel in various medical specialities and medical assistance on the latest scientific protocols and modern technologies.