• This is part of Egypt’s effort to support the Burundi’s health sector. 

On Thursday, Egypt delivered shipments of medical aid to Burundi as part of its efforts to support the country’s health sector. This was stated by Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

The Ministry stated that the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development, a branch of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, provided the medical aid sent to Burundi.

According to the statement, the medical aid was handed over to the Egyptian-Burundi Hospital in Bururi Governorate, the Egyptian Department of Dialysis in the Burundi Military Hospital, and the Egyptian Department of Dialysis in the Burundian Police Hospital.

In line with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s directives to provide full support to Burundi and to support the country’s development and President Evariste Ndayishimiye’s comprehensive reform plan, Egypt’s Ambassador to Burundi, Yasser Al-Atwi emphasized Egypt’s outstanding commitment in assisting the Burundian health sector. The ambassador also reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to aiding Burundi in all endeavors.

Burundian officials expressed their appreciation to Egypt for its continuous assistance, stressing the importance of  Egypt’s support to the Burundian health sector.