Egypt and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Sunday signed a five-year cooperation strategy to strengthen public health and support progress toward universal health coverage, the ministry of health said in a statement. The Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) for 2024–2028 outlines priorities for developing Egypt's healthcare system, improving service quality, and aligning national health goals with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals and Egypt's Vision 2030. Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar met WHO Representative to Egypt Nima Abid and senior ministry officials to discuss implementation of the plan. Abdel Ghaffar said the state, under President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, remains committed to building resilient health systems and ensuring equitable access to medical services. The new framework focuses on five areas: promoting health across all life stages, strengthening health systems, expanding essential services, enhancing disease prevention and health security, and advancing governance, equity and digital innovation. Developed through joint assessments and consultations with UN agencies and national partners, the strategy will guide Egypt–WHO technical cooperation over the next four years, integrating national priorities with global health objectives. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English Subediting: Y.Yasser
