Egyptian Drug Authority signs cooperation agreement with Sierra Leone to strengthen the medical sector
The Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) has signed a new memorandum of understanding with the Pharmacy Board of Sierra Leone, on the sidelines of the fifth edition of the Africa Health ExCon 2026. This step aims to strengthen the partnership between the two countries in the medical and pharmaceutical fields.
This agreement comes within the framework of Egypt's keenness to consolidate its relations with African countries and exchange expertise in the field of pharmaceutical regulation. Through this cooperation, the Authority seeks to support the development of the pharmaceutical system and ensure the quality and safety of the medical products being circulated.
The memorandum also focuses on enhancing cooperation in areas of mutual interest between the two parties, which contributes to achieving greater integration between regulatory bodies in Egypt and Sierra Leone. This partnership is expected to open new horizons for the exchange of technical and professional information between the two countries.
The Africa Health ExCon is an important platform that brings together experts and decision-makers from various countries across the continent to discuss health challenges. This agreement reaffirms Egypt's leading role in supporting the African health sector and working to provide innovative pharmaceutical solutions that serve the peoples of the continent.