The Government of Egypt has donated 9,500 doses of hepatitis C vaccines, valued at nearly $80,000, to Ghana in a move aimed at boosting health cooperation between the two countries.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony on Tuesday, March 24, the Egyptian Ambassador to Ghana, Wael Fathy Ahmed, described the donation as a symbol of growing collaboration between Ghana and Egypt.
He emphasised the importance of African countries supporting one another in tackling health challenges.
“This highlights the need for stronger intra-African collaboration to address shared health challenges and reduce reliance on external aid,” he said.
The Ambassador also pointed out that the partnership between Egypt and Ghana extends beyond vaccine donations, with opportunities for collaboration in pharmaceutical development and local vaccine manufacturing in Ghana.
Deputy Minister of Health Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah expressed gratitude for the timely support. She highlighted that assistance from a fellow African nation reinforces the importance of solidarity on the continent, particularly as foreign aid continues to decline.
“Such partnerships are crucial for advancing Africa’s health sovereignty, strengthening healthcare delivery, and ensuring sustainable access to essential medicines and vaccines”, she said
As part of the ceremony, the Deputy Minister formally handed over the vaccines to the Ghana Health Service for nationwide distribution.
