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Bayer allocates extra EUR 100,000 under expanded partnership with UNFPA Egypt to address reproductive health needs in underserved Egyptian communities
Bayer has allocated an additional EUR 100,000 in 2025 under expanded partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Egypt under commitment to address urgent reproductive health needs in underserved Egyptian communities.
The expansion of the Bayer-UNFPA Egypt successful partnership to further support the Ministry of Health and Population’s (MOHP) efforts to improve family planning and reproductive health outcomes in Egypt. Building on the achievements of their initial five-year collaboration, this extension signifies a continued commitment to empowering women and families in underserved communities.
Building on the existing partnership, Bayer’s Global Health Unit will contribute an additional EUR 100,000 in 2025, bringing the total funding to EUR 170,000 and immediately boosting the project’s capacity to address urgent reproductive health needs in underserved Egyptian communities. This enhancement is followed by a strategic three-year partnership extension from 2026 to 2028, supported by a long-term commitment of funds of over EUR 900,000.
The collaboration directly contributes to the “Your Right to Plan” campaign. which is a comprehensive program developed by the Ministry of Health’s Family Planning Sector, in collaboration with UNFPA to provide access to family planning and reproductive health services, raise community awareness and increase demand for family planning services through fixed and mobile clinics.
“Bayer is deeply committed to supporting women’s health and empowerment through access to family planning” said Uwe Dalichow, Head of Region Eurasia, Middle East and Africa (EMA) in Pharma (PH) Worldwide Market and Cluster Division Head (CDH) for Bayer Pharmaceuticals Middle East and North Africa. “We are proud to expand our partnership with UNFPA to address the unmet need for family planning in Egypt, particularly in underserved communities. By working together, we can help women make informed choices about their reproductive health and improve the well-being of their families.”
“The extension of our partnership with UNFPA is crucial for continuing to drive progress towards ensuring access to quality reproductive health services for all women in Egypt, particularly those in underserved areas” said Hugo Hagen, Vice President, Head of Global Health Unit. “The additional funding by Bayer’s Global Health Unit will allow us to expand reach and deepen impact, empowering women to make informed choices about their reproductive health and contributing to a healthier and more prosperous future for Egypt.”
“At Bayer, we believe access to family planning is a fundamental right. We’re proud to partner with UNFPA to empower women in Egypt with the resources they need to make informed choices about their health and their future, building healthier families and stronger communities” said Frank Strelow, Head of Family Planning at Bayer’s Global Health Unit.
“Access to safe, voluntary family planning is central to achieving gender equality. Through our partnership with Bayer and the Ministry of Health and Population, we aim to reach underserved communities and ensure no one is left behind, paving the way for a world of zero unmet need for family planning” said Yves Sassenrath, UNFPA Representative in Egypt.
According to the Egypt Family Health Survey (EFHS) 2021, 13.8 percent of married women aged 15-49 years had an unmet need for family planning. Family planning is crucial for improving the quality of life for women and families and enabling sustainable development. This extended partnership will focus on scaling up interventions in Upper Egypt and Frontier Governorates, where disparities in access to quality reproductive health services and family planning persist.
Through this expanded partnership, UNFPA and Bayer aim to reach 810,000 women with family planning services and information during outreach family planning campaigns, ensure 540,000 women receive modern contraceptive methods by 2028, strengthen national and local healthcare systems to ensure the availability of quality reproductive health and family planning services and empower women to make informed reproductive choices and access essential counseling.
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