Cairo: Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly affirmed Egypt's readiness to share technical expertise to strengthen disease surveillance systems and support the production of vaccines, medicines, and diagnostic tools, stressing that achieving health sovereignty for Africa has become an urgent necessity.
According to State Information Service Egypt, Madbouly made the remarks on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in a speech delivered on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a high-level virtual meeting of African heads of state and government, alongside international partners on the Ebola outbreak. The prime minister conveyed President Sisi's greetings and solidarity to African leaders and expressed appreciation to the leadership of Burundi for convening the meeting at a critical time.
He reaffirmed Egypt's deep solidarity with African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak, while commending healthcare workers and frontline personnel for their efforts under exceptionally challenging circumstances. Madbouly said the outbreak highlights the indivisibility of health security across Africa and underscores the need for a unified African response led by African countries themselves in close coordination with national health authorities, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization.
He called for intensified efforts on three key fronts: Strengthening cross-border coordination among African countries while implementing necessary preventive measures, particularly during public gatherings and major events; ensuring that the African Union and Africa CDC continue leading an effective continental response; and securing the international support needed to implement the continental preparedness and response plan.
The prime minister also reviewed Egypt's rapid contribution to containment efforts, noting that Cairo had dispatched three tons of medical supplies, medicines, intravenous fluids, and antiviral drugs, including stocks of Remdesivir, to affected countries. He added that preparations are underway to send an additional 10 tons of specialized pharmaceutical shipments, as well as a separate 30-ton consignment of medical products and supplies to Africa CDC.
Madbouly welcomed the joint preparedness and response plan valued at $518 million and urged all partners to translate their pledges into concrete commitments and tangible support.