Local manufacturing of health products is no longer a developmental option but a “strategic necessity” to ensure African health sovereignty and security, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said on Saturday. He confirmed Egypt’s readiness to place this expertise at the continent’s disposal to unify standards and accelerate sustainable local production. Continental Health SovereigntyAbdelatty further urged African nations that have not yet ratified the treaty establishing the African Medicines Agency (AMA) to do so immediately. The minister also stressed the importance of facilitating intra-African trade in pharmaceuticals under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and COMESA frameworks to enhance industrial integration. Security and MigrationAddressing regional stability, the minister stated that sustainable peace requires a comprehensive vision linking security with development.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 14, 2026 16:36 UTC