He stressed that the project needs large funds to obtain it. Taj el-Din added during a phone in on extra News channel that the subject of plasma derivatives has been under review for a long time, to provide some basic derivatives that are used in the treatment of many diseases. The presidential adviser stressed that the localization of the plasma industry in Egypt is not an economic issue but rather a national health security issue. "Localization of this industry is necessary, especially in light of the political and economic will to activate this industry," he said. Egypt reported 931 new coronavirus cases on Monday, bringing the total infection tally to 83,001 since the outbreak began in February.

Source: Egypt Today July 14, 2020 13:06 UTC