APO International During the High-Level Forum on Universal Health Coverage held in Japan, with the participation of Egypt’s delegation headed by the Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation Egypt has joined the Universal Health Coverage Knowledge Hub (UHC Hub), launched by the Government of Japan in cooperation with the World Bank Group and the World Health Organization. This innovative platform is designed to support national policymakers in low- and middle-income countries through capacity-building and knowledge-exchange programs. This announcement came during the High-Level Forum on Universal Health Coverage held in Tokyo, in which the Arab Republic of Egypt […] today8 December, 2025
APO International Tanzania National Assembly Speaker Meets Qatar’s Ambassador HE Speaker of the National Assembly of the United Republic of Tanzania, Mussa Azzan Zungu, met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Tanzania, Fahad Rashid Al Muraikhi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of bilateral cooperation. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The State of Qatar. today8 December, 2025
APO International Sierra Leone’s President and Chairman of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, Arrives in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire for the Inauguration of the New President Elect His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has arrived in Abidjan ahead of the inauguration of His Excellency President Alassane Ouattara. President Ouattara was re-elected President of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire following the 25 October 2025 presidential elections, and his swearing-in ceremony […] today8 December, 2025
APO International Dr. Rania Al-Mashat reviews Egypt’s efforts in implementing the first and second phases of the Universal Health Insurance System H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, participated in the 2025 High-Level Forum on Universal Health Coverage, as head of the Egyptian delegation, which included Dr. Ahmed El-Sobky, Chairman of the Healthcare Authority, and Ms. Mai Farid, Executive Director of the General Authority for Universal Health Insurance. The forum is organized by the Government of Japan, in cooperation with the World Health Organization (WHO) […] today7 December, 2025
APO International Liberia: Ministry of Health (MOH) Climaxes Health Sector Resource Mapping The Ministry of Health (MOH), through its Health Financing Unit with support from the Global Fund and Last Mile Health, has concluded a three-day Health Sector Resource Mapping, Data Cleaning, and Report Writing Workshop in Gbarnga, Bong County. The exercise aimed to map existing health sector resources, validate and analyze data, and produce a comprehensive report to guide planning and decision-making for FY2026. The exercise sought to provide a […] today7 December, 2025
APO International Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the reported attack on civilians in Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific reported attacks in Kalogi, South Kordofan, in which more than 100 civilians, including dozens of women and children in a pre-school, who were reportedly killed. The deliberate targeting of children, educators, medical personnel, and civilians seeking to assist the wounded, as reported in media accounts, represents a flagrant violation of […] today7 December, 2025
APO International Seychelles and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Presidents Commit to Deepened Bilateral Ties Dr. Patrick Herminie, President of the Republic of Seychelles, met today with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, on his first international mission since assuming office. The official visit, extended at the invitation of the UAE President, marks a significant step in strengthening the robust friendship and cooperation between the two nations. The meeting served to formally establish a strong personal […] today7 December, 2025
APO International Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation meets with the International Monetary Fund Mission to present developments in economic and structural reforms and the growth model under “Egypt’s Narrative for Economic Development” H.E. Dr. Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, received the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission visiting Egypt within the framework of the implementation of the 5th and 6th reviews of the Economic Reform Program. The meeting included a presentation on the most prominent developments in economic and structural reforms and the growth model under “Egypt’s Narrative for Economic Development,” in addition to the growth rates […] today6 December, 2025
APO International Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets Prime Minister and Minister of Education and Technical Education Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, and Minister of Education and Technical Education Mr. Mohamed Abdel Latif. Spokesman for the Presidency Ambassador Mohamed El-Shennawy stated that the meeting reviewed several ministry work files. The Minister of Education and Technical Education offered a presentation on the execution status of teaching Programming and Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the curricula for the first year […] today6 December, 2025