Egypt and Latvia signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday to expand cooperation across multiple healthcare sectors, including medical training, pharmaceutical development, digital health, and health tourism. The agreement was signed by Egypt's Minister of Health Khaled Abdel Ghaffar and Latvia's Health Minister Hosams Abu Meri on the sidelines of the 3rd Global Congress on Population, Health, and Human Development (PHDC'25) in Egypt's New Capital. Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly witnessed the ceremony. The MoU aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and establish frameworks to deliver high-quality medical and pharmaceutical services in both countries. It focuses on knowledge sharing and capacity building, including specialised training programs for doctors and medical professionals, particularly in rare and advanced medical fields, as well as exchanges of medical delegations and expertise. Key areas of collaboration include digital health and the pharmaceutical sector, with a focus on healthcare IT systems, digital transformation, technology transfer, and regulatory cooperation. The agreement also covers public health and research, promoting the exchange of best practices in preventing infectious diseases such as hepatitis B and C and antimicrobial resistance, and supporting joint research in priority areas like organ transplantation and nanomedicine. According to a statement from the ministry of health, the partnership reflects growing Egypt-Latvia ties and builds on previous ministerial meetings, including discussions held during the Fourth Global High-level Ministerial Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in Jeddah in November 2024. The agreement aligns with Egypt's broader strategy to modernise healthcare services and improve care for citizens. The MoU also encourages cooperation in health tourism, including joint projects to develop wellness and therapeutic resort facilities, leveraging Latvia's expertise in managing health-focused tourism destinations. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English
