AGP Executive Report

Pharmaceutical Industry: Algeria’s pharmaceutical industry minister, Ouacim Kouidri, met Switzerland’s ambassador alongside a Novartis delegation in Algiers. Healthcare Access: A sixth volunteer medical caravan program is bringing mobile clinics, ambulances and medical teams to remote communities in the South and High Plateaus through January 2027. Regional Cooperation: Algeria and Mauritania discussed expanding health-sector ties, including kidney transplants, pharmaceutical manufacturing and professional training for healthcare workers. Animal Health: Irish officials say cattle meet Algeria’s veterinary certificate requirements, but it remains unclear whether shipments can enter the country amid reports of a temporary import closure linked to concerns about a new foot-and-mouth disease strain.

Livestock Health: Algeria’s temporary halt on cattle imports is linked to concerns over a possible new foot-and-mouth disease strain. Ireland says its cattle meet the agreed health-certificate criteria, but it remains unclear whether shipments would be accepted at Algerian ports; Algeria has not officially confirmed a ban. Regional Care: Algeria and Mauritania discussed closer healthcare cooperation, including kidney transplants, pharmaceutical manufacturing and professional training for health workers. Medical Devices: Algerian Lina Ferhat was named vice-chair of the African Medicines Agency’s technical committee on medical devices. Radiation Safety: Algeria has begun a second cleanup operation at a former French nuclear test site in the Sahara, collecting radioactive material for secure storage; the Defense Ministry says missing French records are hindering the work.

Regional Health Cooperation: Mauritania’s health minister and Algeria’s ambassador discussed expanding collaboration on kidney transplants, pharmaceutical manufacturing and healthcare-worker training, with a roadmap to track commitments. Livestock Health: Algeria’s temporary halt on cattle imports, reportedly linked to concern over a new foot-and-mouth disease strain, has unsettled exporters. Ireland says its cattle meet Algeria’s health-certificate requirements, but it remains unclear whether shipments could be unloaded. Nuclear Legacy: Algeria has begun a second cleanup at a former French nuclear test site, collecting radioactive materials for secure storage. Officials say missing French records hinder efforts to locate buried waste. Medical Devices: Algeria’s Lina Ferhat was appointed vice-chair of the African Medicines Agency’s technical committee on medical devices.

Nuclear Cleanup: Algeria has launched a second operation to remove radioactive waste from the former French test site at In Ekker. The Defense Ministry says missing French records are hindering the work, while contamination continues to obstruct development in parts of the Sahara. Medical Devices: Lina Ferhat of Algeria’s National Agency of Pharmaceutical Products has been named vice-chair of the African Medicines Agency’s committee on medical devices, diagnostics and emerging technologies. Flu Prevention: Algeria’s seasonal vaccination campaign is focusing on children at higher risk as the viral peak approaches. Innovative Therapies: Pharmaceutical Industry Minister Wassim Kouidri visited Germany to explore partnerships for producing advanced therapies locally.

Medical Devices: Algerian pharmaceutical-products agency official Lina Ferhat has been named vice-chair of the African Medicines Agency’s technical committee on medical devices, diagnostics and emerging technologies. Flu Prevention: Algeria’s seasonal vaccination campaign is focusing on at-risk children as health experts urge immunization ahead of the viral peak. Disease Monitoring: The health minister has backed an African digital platform to track Ebola, aiming to strengthen regional surveillance. Local Treatments: Pharmaceutical Industry Minister Ali Aoun’s visit to Germany explored partnerships to produce innovative therapies in Algeria.

Medical Devices: Algeria’s Dr Lina Ferhat, a National Agency of Pharmaceutical Products official, has been appointed vice-chair of the African Medicines Agency’s technical committee on medical devices, diagnostics and emerging technologies. Disease Monitoring: Algeria’s health minister has called for an African digital platform to track Ebola outbreaks. Flu Prevention: Seasonal vaccination campaigns are focusing on at-risk children, with immunization urged ahead of the viral peak. Local Production: Pharmaceutical Industry Minister Wassim Kouidri visited Germany to explore partnerships for producing innovative therapies, while Algerian industry voices have stressed that local innovation is key to expanding medical-equipment production.

Medical Devices: Algeria’s Lina Ferhat has been named vice-chair of the African Medicines Agency’s technical committee on medical devices, diagnostics and emerging technologies. Ebola Monitoring: Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene called for an Africa-wide digital platform to track Ebola and share data among countries and health agencies. Flu Prevention: Seasonal vaccination efforts are highlighting immunization ahead of the viral peak, with at-risk children a key focus. Local Production: Algerian health-sector operators say innovation and local manufacturing are vital to developing medical equipment, while the pharmaceutical industry is exploring German partnerships to produce innovative therapies.

Medical Devices: Dr Lina Ferhat of Algeria’s National Agency of Pharmaceutical Products has been appointed expert and vice-chair of the African Medicines Agency’s technical committee on medical devices, diagnostics and emerging technologies. Disease Surveillance: Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene called for an Africa-wide digital platform to monitor Ebola and share information among countries and health bodies. Flu Prevention: Algeria’s seasonal influenza vaccination campaign is prioritizing at-risk children ahead of the viral peak. Local Production: Algeria is exploring partnerships in Germany to produce innovative therapies, while local operators have highlighted the role of innovation and domestic manufacturing in developing medical equipment.

Medical Leadership: Algerian pharmaceutical-products agency official Lina Ferhat has been appointed vice-chair of the African Medicines Agency’s technical committee on medical devices, diagnostics and emerging technologies. Disease Monitoring: Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene called for an Africa-wide digital platform to track Ebola and share data among countries and health bodies. Prevention: Seasonal flu vaccination efforts are focusing on at-risk children ahead of the virus peak. Local Production: Algeria is exploring German partnerships to produce innovative therapies, while industry leaders say local innovation and manufacturing are key to expanding medical-equipment supply. Biocad is also packaging oncology medicines in Algeria and plans to broaden its range.

Ebola Monitoring: Algeria’s health minister called for an Africa-wide digital platform to track Ebola and speed data-sharing among countries and health agencies. Seasonal Flu: The 2026–27 vaccination campaign is under way, with officials urging at-risk groups to get vaccinated early; protection takes about three weeks to build. Medicine Production: Biocad is packaging oncology medicines in Algeria and working to expand its range, as Russian pharmaceutical exports to Africa continue to grow.

Ebola Surveillance: Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene called for an Africa-wide digital platform to track Ebola and improve data-sharing among countries and health agencies. Flu Prevention: Algeria’s 2026–27 vaccination campaign is urging at-risk groups to get vaccinated early. Pasteur Institute director Fawzi Derrar says protection takes about three weeks to develop; priority groups include seniors, people with chronic conditions, pregnant women and healthcare workers. Local Production: Algeria is exploring German partnerships to produce innovative therapies, while Biocad is already packaging oncology medicines in the country and plans to expand its range. Livestock Health: Algeria has temporarily suspended cattle imports amid concern over a possible new foot-and-mouth disease strain.

Medicine Production: Russian pharmaceutical exports to Africa rose 28% in the first eight months of 2026. In Algeria, Biocad is packaging oncology medicines locally and plans to expand its range. Separately, Pharmaceutical Industry Minister Ouacim Kouidri is visiting Germany to explore a partnership for producing innovative therapies in Algeria. Flu Vaccination: Algeria’s seasonal campaign is focusing on children at higher risk. Animal Health: Algeria has suspended livestock imports amid concern over a new foot-and-mouth disease strain; imports are expected to resume after a vaccination campaign. A new research network in Algiers will connect scientists, veterinarians and farmers to improve herd health and productivity.

Animal Health: Algeria has temporarily suspended cattle imports after concerns over a new foot-and-mouth disease strain; livestock markets have also closed in some regions, and imports are not expected to resume until vaccination work is completed. Flu Vaccination: The 2026–27 campaign is under way, with health authorities issuing guidance for vaccinating vulnerable children, especially those with chronic conditions or higher risk of complications. Research and Prevention: A new national network will connect researchers, veterinarians and livestock professionals to develop field-focused solutions and strengthen herd health. Local Medicines: Pharmaceutical Industry Minister Ouacim Kouidri is in Germany exploring a partnership to produce innovative therapies in Algeria. Saidal has also sent its first medicine shipment to Djibouti under a larger order.

Livestock Health: Algeria has temporarily suspended cattle imports amid concern over a possible new foot-and-mouth disease serotype. The move has also led to closures of some livestock markets; imports are not expected to resume until a vaccination campaign is completed. Flu Vaccination: The 2026–27 seasonal campaign is underway nationwide, with vulnerable children—including those with chronic conditions—prioritized under a new health ministry protocol. Local Medicines: Pharmaceutical Industry Minister Ouacim Kouidri is in Germany with Saidal executives to explore a partnership to produce innovative therapies in Algeria.

Livestock Health: Algeria has temporarily suspended cattle imports after a new foot-and-mouth disease serotype emerged, with imports expected to resume after a vaccination campaign. Several livestock markets have also closed. Flu Vaccination: The 2026–27 campaign is prioritizing vulnerable children, including those with chronic conditions; vaccinations are being delivered through health facilities nationwide. Local Treatments: Pharmaceutical Industry Minister Ouacim Kouidri is in Germany exploring a partnership to produce innovative therapies in Algeria. Medicine Exports: State-owned Saidal has shipped medicines to Djibouti, building on pharmaceutical exports that reached $52 million in 2025.

Livestock Health: Algeria has reportedly suspended cattle and other livestock imports after a new foot-and-mouth disease serotype emerged. Imports are expected to remain halted until vaccination is completed, while several livestock markets have also closed. Medicine Production: Pharmaceutical Industry Minister Ouacim Kouidri is in Germany to explore a partnership for producing innovative therapies in Algeria. The visit comes as local operators call for more innovation and domestic production of medical equipment. Health and Wellness Tourism: A thermal tourism forum in Guelma featured Vietnam’s experience combining hot springs and seawater therapy with rehabilitation and resort services. Hajj Preparations: Algeria’s Hajj office says meal providers must meet sanitary rules while catering to pilgrims’ dietary preferences.