Pakistan and Egypt have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the health sector, with a special focus on eliminating Hepatitis C, following a high-level meeting between Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal and the Egyptian Ambassador.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, the two sides discussed technical collaboration and initiatives to develop the medical field in Pakistan.

A delegation of Egyptian health experts is expected to visit Pakistan soon to assist in Hepatitis C eradication efforts.

Health Minister Mustafa Kamal praised Egypt’s notable success in eliminating Hepatitis C and briefed the ambassador on Pakistan’s progress under the Prime Minister’s Hepatitis C Elimination Program.