Egypt has donated a consignment of Hepatitis C medicines to Pakistan as part of the Prime Minister's Programme for the Elimination of Hepatitis C.
According to details surfaced on Tuesday, the handover ceremony was attended by the Deputy Chief of Mission from Egypt and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) representative in Pakistan. Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said that Pakistan and Egypt enjoy historical and brotherly relations. He acknowledged Egypt’s humanitarian gesture and termed it as "commendable".
He said that Egypt had achieved exemplary success in eliminating Hepatitis C, setting a model for others, adding that Pakistan is determined to learn from this model and pursue its national goals with commitment.
The health minister said that the donation will strengthen Pakistan’s ongoing efforts against Hepatitis C. He maintained that this collaboration marks the beginning of a new chapter in international partnership in the health sector.
The Deputy Chief of Mission from Egypt described the donation as a practical expression of the long-standing relations between Pakistan and Egypt. He said that the medicines would be used for the treatment of poor and deserving patients.
