Topic: 2025 – Vaccine Access and Distribution
Country: Egypt
Delegate Name: Amina Niang
Vaccine access remains a foundation of global health. Egypt is fully committed to ensuring that its population and its region benefit from safe, effective, and affordable immunization. Over the recent decades, Egypt has expanded programs on immunization and has achieved success with routine vaccination coverage for children exceeding 95% according to UNICEF. These programs have helped Egypt control vaccine-preventable diseases, leading to the nation being polio-free since 2006. Still, despite these improvements, there is more that needs to be done, especially in reaching marginalized or hard-to-reach communities. One statistic highlights that there are approximately 73,000 children in Egypt who have not received any routine vaccinations. These children are usually found in rural or slum areas. Overcoming these obstacles is not simply a matter of maintaining high national coverage; targeted strategies are also necessary to ensure no child is left unprotected.
In December 2024, Egypt achieved maturity level 3 in both medicine and vaccine regulation according to the World Health Organization. This milestone signifies that the Egyptian system is stable and well-functioning. On the production side, Egypt has laid out a plan to up-scale its vaccine manufacturing according to government sources. By 2027, Egypt aims to operate 16 production lines with a combined capacity of 700 million vaccine doses annually. Currently, domestic production accounts for only 30 to 40% of Egypt’s vaccine needs, with the remainder being imported. Increasing local production would reduce import dependency. Still, challenges remain; for instance, delivering vaccines to remote or underserved communities is still quite difficult.
In conclusion, Egypt’s experience shows both the promise and complexity of achieving vaccine equity. Real progress requires tackling hard-to-reach populations, building a quality manufacturing system, and building trust within communities. Egypt is ready to contribute by scaling production and advocating for regional cooperation. The nation of Egypt aims to become a consumer of vaccines and also a reliable producer. With assistance from the WHO, Egypt is very confident that it can help create a future where no child is left unvaccinated, and every community has sustainable access to life-saving immunization.
www.unicef.org/egypt/vaccines. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.emro.who.int/media/news/egyptian-national-regulatory-authority-reaches-second-highest-level-in-who-classification.html. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
“Egypt’s Regulatory System Reaches WHO Maturity Level 3 in Medicines Regulation.” World Health Organization, World Health Organization, www.who.int/news/item/20-12-2024-egypt-s-regulatory-system-reaches-who-maturity-level-3-in-medicines-regulation. Accessed 24 Nov. 2025.
