The Egyptian new medical city, GYPTO Pharma, has been inaugurated by Egypt President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi on Thursday
The city, spanning over an area of 180,000 square metres (sqm), is one the largest cities of its kind in the Middle East.
It includes number of plants that manufacture sterilized medicines, non-sterilized medicines, solid medicines, cancer treatment products, and medical equipment.
”We started preparing for this project seven years ago. It took time because we wanted to ensure the highest international standards for the medicine we produce,” al-Sisi explained.
Equipped with the latest technologies in drug production, the city is set to be a regional hub, attracting major pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing companies.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly attended the inauguration event alongside Defence Minister Mohamed Zaki and a number of ministers and senior officials.
After opening remarks, the president toured the facilities and listened to reports from staff on work at the giant plant.
