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Egypt Independent
3 days ago
- Health
- Egypt Independent
Egypt, Colombia discuss cooperation in offering medical aid to Palestinians
Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel Ghaffar on Monday, August 11, 2025, met with the Colombian President's Advisor for Middle Eastern Affairs Víctor Lugo, and his accompanying delegation at the ministry's headquarters in the New Administrative Capital (NAC) to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in providing medical assistance for Palestinian brothers in the Gaza Strip. Official Spokesman for the Ministry Hossam Abdel Ghaffar stated that the minister welcomed the Colombian guest and praised the distinguished diplomatic relations between Egypt and Colombia. He affirmed both sides' commitment to developing cooperation in the health sector in a way that supports the delivery of medical services to Palestinian patients and the injured from Gaza, whether through sending medical aid or receiving them for treatment in Egyptian hospitals. He explained that the meeting covered Colombia's readiness to support Egypt's efforts in providing healthcare to Palestinian patients and wounded individuals, with appreciation for Egypt's pivotal role in delivering humanitarian and medical aid to Gaza. Additionally, the meeting tackled ways of supporting Egyptian medical teams in different specialties, he said. The two sides also explored opportunities to boost cooperation between research and health institutions in both countries and exchange expertise and medical teams in accordance with the needs of their respective healthcare systems, he added.
Daily News Egypt
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily News Egypt
Egypt, Colombia discuss medical support for Palestinians injured in Gaza
Egypt's Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, met on Monday with Víctor Lugo, Middle East Adviser to the Colombian President, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in providing medical support to Palestinians injured in the Gaza Strip. The discussions focused on enhancing Egypt's role in offering medical care, including prosthetics and treatment for the wounded, in collaboration with Colombia. Ministry spokesperson Hossam Abdel Ghaffar highlighted that Minister Abdel Ghaffar welcomed the Colombian delegation and reaffirmed Egypt's ongoing commitment to expanding health cooperation. The minister praised the longstanding diplomatic ties between Egypt and Colombia and emphasized the importance of supporting Palestinian patients through both the delivery of medical aid and the treatment of the injured in Egyptian hospitals. The meeting addressed Colombia's readiness to assist Egypt in providing healthcare to Palestinians, particularly through support for the entry of medical and humanitarian aid into Gaza. The talks also covered practical steps to supply prosthetic limbs to those injured, including the preparation of beneficiary lists and ensuring the availability of necessary resources. Egypt reiterated its readiness to accommodate more cases for treatment in its hospitals. Both sides discussed the potential for collaboration in specialized medical fields, including orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, and prosthetics, while also preparing a list of required resources to support these efforts. The meeting further explored opportunities for cooperation between health and research institutions in both countries, including exchanges of medical teams and expertise. The meeting was attended by senior Health Ministry officials, along with Colombian Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Carlos Colmenares and Third Secretary for Foreign Affairs Barbara Mora, underscoring the collaborative spirit between the two nations in addressing the urgent medical needs of Palestinians affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
