UNFPA, Pharco sign cooperation protocol to support Egypt’s family planning

Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar witnessed on Tuesday the signing of a cooperation protocol between the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Pharco Pharmaceutical Corporation, for supporting the Ministry of Health in implementing family planning programmes and enhancing reproductive health services.

The protocol was signed by Frederica Meyer, the representative of the United Nations Population Fund, and Sherine Helmy, the Managing Director and Vice Chairman of the Pharco Pharmaceutical Group.

During his speech, the minister indicated that the programs that the state is working on to solve the population issue do not primarily look at the number of births only, but aim to achieve welfare and development in society through improving demographic characteristics and providing a safe life for newborns of all ages in various aspects (healthy, socially, psychologically).

He pointed out that during the past few years, the ministry has been keen to develop the healthcare infrastructure and develop various health facilities, in a way that guarantees the achievement of quality and expansion of the services provided to citizens and what they include reproductive health services.