Minister of Pharmaceutical Industry, Ali Aoun, reported that Algeria's exports of pharmaceutical and medical products totaled $52 million in 2025, reaching 33 countries, 18 of which are in Africa. During a seminar in Algiers focused on export mechanisms, the Minister introduced the first national list of essential medicines, designed to guide domestic production and strategic investment priorities. Highlighting that Algeria hosts about 30% of Africa's pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, the Minister expressed the country's goal to increase export figures in 2026. The ministry emphasized the importance of assisting economic operators in navigating regulatory processes to ensure the sustainable presence of Algerian products in global markets, thereby strengthening national health sovereignty.