The Government of Egypt has donated 9,500 doses of hepatitis C vaccines to Ghana, valued at nearly $80,000, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and promoting African-led health solutions.
Presenting the consignment, Egypt’s Ambassador to Ghana, Wael Fathy Ahmed, said the donation reflects the growing cooperation between the two countries and underscores the importance of African nations working together to tackle shared health challenges.
He highlighted how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed Africa’s vulnerability in accessing vaccines, with the continent often among the last to receive supplies, stressing the need to reduce dependence on external support.
“It is time for African countries to join forces to address our health challenges and build resilient healthcare systems,” he said, adding that the Egypt–Ghana partnership could be expanded to include pharmaceutical development and local vaccine production.
Receiving the vaccines, Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, described the donation as timely, especially amid declining global aid.
She noted that support from a fellow African nation highlights the importance of intra-African solidarity and cooperation in strengthening healthcare delivery across the continent.
She emphasized that Ghana is committed to strengthening collaboration with Egypt in critical areas of the health sector, including improving access to essential medicines and vaccines.
“Partnerships like this are vital for shaping the future of healthcare across the continent and advancing Africa’s health sovereignty,” she said.
The donated vaccines were handed over to the Ghana Health Service for nationwide distribution.
The donation represents a further effort to strengthen Ghana–Egypt relations, especially in the health sector, as both countries collaborate to build more resilient systems that can meet current and future public health challenges.