Berlin:Egyptian Health Minister Khaled Abdel Ghaffar visited Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI) to discuss cooperation in disease surveillance, health security, and emergency preparedness on the sidelines of the World Health Summit.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the discussions addressed early warning systems, digital disease monitoring, and improvements to public health laboratories, including molecular diagnostics and genetic sequencing for detecting emerging pathogens.

The talks also focused on managing disease outbreaks, conducting joint emergency exercises, and enhancing biosafety standards in medical facilities and laboratories. Plans were made for exchanges of scientists and experts, training programs, and practical training for Egyptian specialists at the institute.

Both parties agreed to appoint technical representatives to determine cooperation priorities and prepare a joint action plan for 2027. The Egyptian Health Minister highlighted Egypt's potential role as a regional center for health training programs, benefiting countries in Africa and the Middle East.

Iris Hunger, Deputy Head of the Centre for International Health Protection (ZIG), welcomed the proposed partnership and expressed interest in closer cooperation with Egypt on regional and international health security.