The Government of Egypt has donated 9,500 doses of hepatitis C vaccines, valued at nearly $80,000, to the Government of Ghana, in a move aimed at strengthening health cooperation between the two countries.
Presenting the consignment, Egypt’s Ambassador to Ghana, Wael Fathy Ahmed, described the donation as a reflection of growing bilateral ties and a demonstration of African solidarity in tackling shared health challenges.
He noted that lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic revealed Africa’s vulnerability, particularly as one of the last regions to access vaccines, stressing the need for stronger intra-African collaboration to reduce dependence on external support.
Mr. Ahmed further highlighted opportunities for deeper partnership beyond donations, including collaboration in pharmaceutical development and vaccine manufacturing within Ghana.
Receiving the vaccines on behalf of government, Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, expressed appreciation, describing the gesture as timely amid declining foreign aid.
She said the support reinforces the importance of African countries working together to strengthen healthcare systems and improve access to essential medicines.
Prof. Ayensu-Danquah added that such partnerships are critical to advancing Africa’s health sovereignty and building resilient systems capable of responding to future public health challenges.
The vaccines were subsequently handed over to the Ghana Health Service for distribution across the country.
The donation marks another step in deepening relations between Ghana and Egypt, particularly in the health sector, as both nations seek to improve healthcare delivery and preparedness.
