Ministry of Health and Population signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Friday with Bayer, a global leader in healthcare and nutrition, to promote early diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer in Egypt.
The MoU, signed under the patronage of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, and in the presence of Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar, deputy prime minister and minister of health and population, is part of ongoing efforts to enhance public health and aligns with Bayer’s vision of “Health for All, Hunger for None.”
The announcement of this partnership came during a press conference held in the New Administrative Capital (NAC), attended by several prominent figures. The conference highlighted the importance of raising awareness about early screening and the joint role of public and private sectors in improving the health of the Egyptian community.
“The memorandum aims to enhance collaboration between the two parties to support early detection of prostate cancer, provide necessary medications for patients according
to agreed treatment protocols, and train medical teams to improve the quality of services provided,” Hugo Hagen, Bayer’s senior representative in the Middle East and country division head of Bayer Pharmaceuticals Middle East and North Africa, said.
He noted that the MoU also aims to support awareness activities for early cancer detection. “It’s crucial to raise community awareness regarding early screening for prostate cancer and its impact on improving treatment opportunities. The partnership between the private and public sectors is of great significance, and I appreciate Egypt’s efforts in enhancing early diagnosis and combating cancer diseases,” Hagen said.
“This prostate cancer early detection initiative in Egypt exemplifies our ongoing collaboration with the health ministry. It builds upon years of strategic partnerships to establish healthcare as a cornerstone for societal sustainability and economic growth,” Dr Samer Lezzaiq, vice president and head of Bayer’s Global Health Unit (GHU), added.
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ezzaiq also noted that the project underscores the importance of addressing non-communicable diseases and supporting low- and middle-income countries in their healthcare efforts.
“Egypt stands as a pioneering model in viewing health as an investment and a key driver of national prosperity. We’re proud to see Egypt now sharing its successful experiences, particularly those stemming from presidential initiatives, with other countries. This tangible progress highlights the crucial nature of the ministry’s initiative in advancing public health,” Lezzaiq said.
Source: State Information Service Egypt
