AGP Executive Report

Seasonal Flu: Algeria’s national vaccination campaign for 2026–27 starts October 27, with health services asked to prioritize vulnerable people and protect vaccine supplies during storage and transport. Medicine Exports: Algerian company Sophal has shipped 2.3 tonnes of medicines to Côte d’Ivoire, with another shipment planned in the coming weeks. Breast Cancer: Health officials say Algeria records more than 14,000 breast cancer cases a year; diagnosis typically comes at ages 47–48, strengthening calls for awareness and earlier screening. Algiers will host Pink October activities through October 17 to promote prevention and detection. Healthcare Capacity: General Said Chanegriha inspected construction of a 240-bed military university hospital in Tindouf. Pharmaceutical Cooperation: Algeria and Kuwait are exploring joint medicine and medical-supply production, as well as ways to simplify registration of Algerian medicines for the Kuwaiti market.

Pharmaceutical exports: Algerian company Sophal has shipped 2.3 tonnes of medicines to Côte d’Ivoire, with another shipment planned in the coming weeks. Pink October: An awareness program in Algiers runs through October 17, combining activities with calls for breast cancer prevention and early screening. Regional cooperation: Algeria and Kuwait discussed closer pharmaceutical ties, including joint production, medical supplies and easier registration of medicines. Breast cancer: More than 14,000 cases are recorded annually in Algeria, officials say. The average age at diagnosis is 47 to 48, underscoring the need for awareness and early detection.

Pharmaceutical Cooperation: Algeria and Kuwait are exploring closer ties in drug manufacturing and medical supplies, including a proposed agreement to ease mutual recognition and registration of medicines and supply Algerian products to Kuwait. Urgent Medical Care: Algerian journalists are calling for immediate medical attention for nine Sahrawi prisoners on hunger strike, whose health has reportedly deteriorated. Breast Cancer: Health officials say Algeria records more than 14,000 cases a year; diagnosis often comes at ages 47–48, strengthening calls for earlier screening and better care. Diabetes Medicines: An Oman-led pharmaceutical deal includes transferring technology to Algeria to manufacture a modern diabetes treatment. Tobacco: Algeria has an estimated 7.27 million tobacco users, among the highest totals in Africa; proposed tobacco tax increases feature in the 2027 budget.

Pharmaceutical Partnerships: Algeria and Kuwait discussed strengthening pharmaceutical cooperation. Oman also agreed to transfer technology for manufacturing a modern diabetes treatment in Algeria, supporting local drug production. Breast Cancer: Health officials say Algeria records about 14,074 new cases a year, with diagnosis averaging ages 47–48. Breast cancer accounts for 45% of cancers among women. The Pink October campaign is urging stronger screening and early detection, alongside better access to diagnosis and care. Tobacco Taxes: Algeria’s draft 2027 budget proposes raising the additional tobacco tax by 10 dinars per pack, with part of the revenue earmarked for cancer control and emergency care. The proposal still needs parliamentary approval.

Breast Cancer: Algeria records about 14,074 new cases a year, with diagnosis typically at ages 47–48, health officials said as Pink October screening efforts began. The disease accounts for 45% of cancers among women. Officials are calling for earlier detection and better access to diagnosis, treatment and follow-up. Medicine Production: An agreement signed at CPHI Milan will transfer technology to Algeria to manufacture a modern diabetes treatment, part of a wider push to build local pharmaceutical capacity. Tobacco Policy: Algeria’s draft 2027 budget proposes raising the tobacco tax by 10 dinars per packet. The government says the levy would help discourage smoking, with a share earmarked for cancer control and emergency care; the proposal still requires parliamentary approval.

Tobacco and Prevention: Algeria has an estimated 7.27 million tobacco users, the second-highest total in Africa, according to figures cited from the WHO. The draft 2027 budget proposes raising the additional tobacco tax from 75 to 85 dinars per pack, with part of the revenue earmarked for emergency care and cancer control; the proposal still needs parliamentary approval. Cancer Care: Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene says the state plans to expand cancer treatment services, introduce innovative technologies and strengthen prevention and early detection. The announcement accompanied a national breast cancer screening campaign. Algeria records 14,074 new breast cancer cases each year, accounting for 45% of cancers among women.

Tobacco: Algeria has an estimated 7.27 million tobacco users, the second-highest total in Africa. The 2027 budget draft proposes raising the extra tax on tobacco from 75 to 85 dinars per pack, with part of the revenue earmarked for cancer control and emergency care. Cancer Care: Algeria launched a national breast cancer early-detection campaign for Pink October. The health minister says the country records 14,074 new cases a year, and is working to expand treatment services, introduce new technologies and strengthen prevention and awareness.

Cancer Care: Algeria has launched a national breast cancer early-detection campaign as the health minister pledged more treatment departments, new technologies and wider access to care. The country records 14,074 new breast cancer cases a year; the disease accounts for 45% of cancers among women. Tobacco and Prevention: The draft 2027 budget proposes raising the tobacco tax by 10 dinars per packet, with part of the revenue earmarked for cancer control and emergency care. Algeria has an estimated 7.27 million tobacco users, the second-highest total in Africa. Medicine Supply: Algeria’s pharmaceutical sector is also in focus, with an international conference held in Algiers and plans outlined for a strategic hub to supply medicines across Africa.

Tobacco Use: Algeria has an estimated 7.27 million tobacco users, the second-highest total in Africa, according to WHO figures. Proposed Tobacco Levy: The 2027 budget draft would raise the extra tobacco tax from 75 to 85 dinars per packet, directing part of the proceeds to emergency care and cancer control; the bill still needs parliamentary approval. Cancer Care: Algeria’s health minister says the state plans to expand treatment services and use new technologies. A national breast-cancer screening campaign is under way; the minister cited 14,074 new cases a year. Medicines: A pharmaceutical conference has opened in Algiers, as Algeria advances plans for a hub to supply medicines across Africa.

Tobacco Use: Algeria ranks second in Africa, with 7.27 million tobacco users, according to figures attributed to the WHO. Cancer Care: Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene says the state is expanding treatment services and early detection efforts. The breast cancer campaign comes as Algeria records 14,074 new cases a year, accounting for 45% of cancers among women. Tobacco Tax: The draft 2027 budget proposes raising the extra tobacco tax by 10 dinars per packet, with some revenue earmarked for cancer control and medical care. The proposal still requires parliamentary approval. Medicines and Rare Diseases: Algeria is also planning a pharmaceutical hub to supply African markets, while the Health Ministry has signed a cooperation agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim on rare-disease care.

Cancer Care: Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene says Algeria will expand cancer treatment services, introduce new technologies and step up early detection. Breast cancer accounts for 14,074 new cases a year and 45% of cancers among women, he said, as the national Pink October campaign gets underway. Prevention Funding: The draft 2027 budget proposes raising the additional tobacco tax from 75 to 85 dinars per pack. Of the charge, 26 dinars would go to cancer control and 19 to emergency and medical care. The proposal still needs parliamentary approval and does not set new retail prices. Health Capacity: Algeria plans a pharmaceutical hub to supply medicines across Africa. The Health Ministry has also agreed to cooperate with Boehringer Ingelheim on rare-disease care, while M’Sila’s medical annex is being upgraded to a faculty of medicine.

Algerian Casualty in Saudi Attacks: An Algerian woman was among three people killed in attacks on Abha and Riyadh airports on October 6 and 7. Saudi authorities said 36 people were injured and taken to hospital. Pharmaceutical Sector: Algiers hosted the opening of its second international pharmaceutical conference, as Algeria also outlined plans for a medicines hub to supply African markets. Health Services: The Health Ministry signed a cooperation agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim focused on rare-disease care, while breast cancer screening was extended to older women.

Algerians Affected Abroad: An Algerian woman was among three people killed in attacks on airports in Abha and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The attacks injured 36 others, all taken to hospital; injuries ranged from minor to critical. Pharmacy Sector: Algeria’s health and pharmaceutical industry ministers opened the second International Pharmaceutical Conference in Algiers, bringing together professional bodies and industry representatives from several countries. Rare Disease Care: The Health Ministry and Boehringer Ingelheim signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen care for people with rare diseases. Screening: Breast cancer screening has been extended to older women, widening access to prevention and early detection.

Pharmaceuticals: Algiers has opened the second International Pharmaceutical Conference, bringing together pharmacy professionals and industry representatives from Algeria and abroad. Humanitarian Health: A UN report on the Tindouf camps flags rising child malnutrition and aid shortages; the lack of a verified population count makes it harder to plan food, health and nutrition services. Rare Diseases: Algeria’s Health Ministry and Boehringer Ingelheim have signed a cooperation agreement on rare-disease care. Screening and Training: Breast cancer screening is being extended to older women, while M’Sila University’s medical annex has been upgraded to a Faculty of Medicine. Regional Cooperation: Algeria and Mauritania have signed a health cooperation agreement, and Algeria is backing African centres’ efforts to combat disease.

Health Policy & Care Access: Algeria’s health cooperation stays in focus as the Council of Ministers orders “diligent monitoring” of projects with Niger and Chad, explicitly including health alongside energy, education, and telecoms. Public Health & Prevention: Screening efforts get a boost with a report that breast cancer prevention is being extended to senior women, pushing earlier detection higher on the agenda. Medical Capacity: M’Sila’s university medical annex is upgraded to a faculty of medicine, a step that can expand training pipelines for future healthcare workers. Rare Disease Collaboration: The Health Ministry and Boehringer Ingelheim sign a cooperation agreement aimed at improving rare disease care. Health, Work & Rights: Labor mobility talks in Tanzania include health coverage in discussions on fair, safe pathways for workers—relevant for protecting people’s wellbeing as migration and employment expand.

AI Governance: A new push for AI oversight is gaining momentum, with African experts stressing “accountability” as governments struggle to turn AI strategies into real safeguards. Regional Health & Care: Algeria’s health diplomacy continues, including cooperation deals aimed at improving care for rare diseases and broader health coverage. Policy & Budget: Algeria’s Council of Ministers backed the 2027 draft finance bill, including wage increases and a no-new-taxes pledge to protect purchasing power, alongside major infrastructure planning. Health & Safety in Focus: Algeria’s lawmakers also moved to reintroduce the death penalty for arson after deadly wildfires, a reminder of how public safety and health risks intersect. Sports & Community: Riyad Mahrez arrived in Doha to complete his free transfer to Al Shamal, while Algeria’s wider regional sports ties keep playing out across training and competitions.