About Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives (GEPD)
Grifols Egypt for plasma derivatives is a joint-venture (JV) company between the Egyptian Government, through the National Service Projects Organization (NSPO) and Grifols, the global leader in plasma medicines with more than 110 years of contribution to improving the health and well-being of people.
This joint venture is the first of its kind in the plasma industry and the first-ever Egyptian source member of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA). GEPD is a groundbreaking global public-private alliance that will benefit the entire region.
GEPD is committed to developing the plasma medicines market and achieving self-sufficiency in these critical therapies, which is crucial for the Egyptian healthcare system.
We are combining the expertise and financial efforts of both shareholders to build and operate 20 plasma donation centers throughout Egypt, along with manufacturing facilities including fractionation, purification, and fill-and-finish plants with a processing capacity of up to 1 million liters of plasma annually that can double in the future.
The new installations/facility will include a plasma warehouse and a testing laboratory. It will occupy 105,000 square meters strategically located in the administrative capital’s medical city, adjoining various healthcare institutions.
Our mission
To enhance the quality of the Egyptian healthcare system by securing self-sufficiency in safe, high-quality plasma derivatives, and to become the main supplier of these products in the Middle East and Africa.
Our vision
Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives strives to be the leading producer and supplier of plasma derivatives in the Middle East and Africa.
Our values
Quality & Safety
Deeply committed to improving the quality of people’s lives and placing quality and safety at the heart of everything we do.
Integrity
Honesty, trust and transparency guide our decisions and actions.
Commitment
Providing our best work to patients, our donors, our employees and to all of society.
Teamwork
Together we remove barriers, embrace diversity, build trust and collaborate to build a brighter future for everyone.
Our goals
Contribute to the National Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) and Egypt Vision 2030 by:
- Enhancing the Egyptian healthcare system and achieving self-sufficiency in plasma derivatives in the Arab Republic of Egypt, which brings its positive impact to the health of Egyptian patients.
- Developing and supporting Egyptian expertise in plasma and plasma-derived medicines manufactured according to the highest international quality and safety standards.
- Achieving leadership in manufacturing, producing and distributing plasma-derived medicines in the Middle East and Africa.
- Localizing the industry through technology transfer.
- Periodic health screening of the Egyptian population