Khartoum: The Ministries of Health of the Republic of the Sudan and the Arab Republic of Egypt signed a joint cooperation protocol on Thursday to combat the Gambiae mosquito, strengthening regional efforts to protect public health and limit the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
According to Sudan News Agency, the protocol builds on the 1970 health cooperation agreement between the two countries, aiming to exchange technical expertise, coordinate field campaigns, and expand community awareness programs.
The signing ceremony was attended by Sudan's Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Ali Babiker Sidahmed, and Egypt's Deputy Minister of Health and Population for Preventive Medicine, Dr. Amr Qandil, alongside Sudanese representatives Dr. Sati Hassan Sati, Minister of Health of Northern State, and Dr. Radi Hamad representing Egypt. Diplomats at the Sudan embassy in Egypt also attended the ceremony.
Both parties emphasized that the agreement represents a strategic step to enhance regional health security and reflects the depth of fraternal relations between the two nations. They stressed the importance of joint coordination to confront health challenges and protect populations from epidemic risks.
In closing, Dr. Ali Babiker Sidahmed thanked the Egyptian government and people for hosting their Sudanese counterparts, affirming the enduring strength of the bilateral relationship and noting that the two peoples share deep historical and fraternal ties.