The head of the Egypt Healthcare Authority: Cooperation with Viatris to train more than 300 doctors through an internationally accredited advanced training program, delivered by global trainers online and in-person.
The head of the Egypt Healthcare Authority: We aim for strategic cooperation with Viatris for continuous training and development of medical staff skills, emphasizing training as a fundamental pillar for delivering outstanding and effective healthcare and building a strong, advanced, and sustainable health system.
The head of the Egypt Healthcare Authority emphasizes the importance of joint efforts and cooperation between the public and private sectors in enhancing healthcare, expanding comprehensive health coverage, and achieving sustainable health development in Egypt.
The Regional President of Viatris for the Middle East, Turkey, and the Near East: The Egypt Healthcare Authority represents an unprecedented development in Egypt's healthcare sector, playing a key role in advancing the Sustainable Health Development Goals 2030.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, head of the Egypt Healthcare Authority and supervisor of the comprehensive health insurance and decent life projects at the Ministry of Health and Population, met with Dr. Ayman Mokhtar, Regional President of Viatris for the Middle East, Turkey, and the Near East, Dr. Mohamed Souweilem, General Manager of Viatris Egypt, and Dr. Mona Mounir, Market Access Manager at Viatris Egypt.
The meeting reviewed the fruitful and ongoing cooperation between the Egypt Healthcare Authority and Viatris Egypt, focusing on health projects aimed at developing treatments for various diseases, applying the latest treatment protocols, providing medical staff training, launching awareness campaigns, and initiating comprehensive medical examinations for citizens.
Discussions also covered the continuation of cooperation to offer an advanced capacity-building program for medical staff within the Egypt Healthcare Authority's health facilities. The program will train over 300 medical staff members online and in-person, delivered by global trainers across various healthcare domains, and will feature certifications from renowned global academies and organizations such as the American College of Cardiology, World Heart Federation, ASCO, American Diabetes Association, NCD Alliance, World Psychiatric Association, and the Forum of International Respiratory Societies.
Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky highlighted the Authority's commitment to providing the highest levels of healthcare to citizens, stating that continuous training and development of medical staff skills are crucial for delivering high-quality, effective care. He noted that such development enhances the medical staff's ability to engage with modern medical technologies and apply the latest treatment protocols, improving patient experiences and treatment outcomes, thereby building a strong, advanced healthcare system that comprehensively and effectively meets community needs.
El-Sobky added that the strategic partnership and close cooperation with Viatris contribute to offering advanced health solutions, improving patient quality of life, and enhancing community health. He emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts among all stakeholders in the healthcare field and cooperation between the government and private sectors in enhancing healthcare in Egypt, expanding health coverage, and improving access to medical services, thereby advancing sustainable development and continually improving healthcare quality in Egypt.
From his side, the Regional President of Viatris expressed pride in their strategic partnership with the Egypt Healthcare Authority, aiming to offer specialized training programs and innovative solutions that contribute to healthcare development and community health enhancement. He aspires to meet patient needs at the highest quality and safety levels, working towards a shared vision of advanced healthcare levels in Egypt. He mentioned that the Egypt Healthcare Authority represents a significant leap in Egypt's healthcare sector, playing a crucial role in achieving the Sustainable Health Development Goals 2030.
The meeting was attended by officials from the Egypt Healthcare Authority, including Dr. Sherif Kamal, the Authority's pharmaceutical affairs and drug management advisor; Dr. Ahmed Hammad, policy and health system advisor; Dr. Heba Oweida, training and development manager; and Dr. Mostafa Ghrab, supervisor of partnerships with the pharmaceutical sector at the Authority.
