UPA Chairperson Hisham Stait met with representatives from the African Association for Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals and Fixed Egypt to discuss the project, which would initially serve the African continent before expanding globally in later phases.
The initiative aligns with Egypt’s broader strategy to accelerate digital transformation in the healthcare sector and bolster the competitiveness of locally manufactured pharmaceuticals. It is also expected to support national projects such as the electronic prescription system and pharmaceutical traceability programme, contributing to Egypt’s target of increasing pharmaceutical exports to $5bn by 2030.
According to the Authority, the proposed platform would mark a significant step toward strengthening unified procurement and smart distribution mechanisms across Africa. It aims to streamline supply chains, reduce costs, and ensure equitable access to essential medical products.
The effort comes as global health institutions—including the World Health Organization and the Africa CDC—continue to call for regional digital solutions to improve the continent’s health-product supply chains.