Saudi Arabia presents health-sector transformation at WHO session

Deputy Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Health Nouf Alnumair presented Saudi Arabia’s experience in transforming its health sector under Saudi Vision 2030. She spoke at the 73rd session of the World Health Organization’s Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean in Cairo, held from October 13 to 15. Alnumair headed the Saudi delegation.

She described efforts to develop the healthcare model and improve the efficiency and quality of services. The article does not specify particular programmes, targets or results. Her remarks focused on the Kingdom’s experience as part of its wider health-sector transformation.

Alnumair emphasized integrated regional efforts and investment in prevention, public health and primary healthcare. She also highlighted Saudi Arabia’s contributions to regional and international health initiatives. The article gives no investment amounts or project details.

She cited Saudi expertise in mass-gathering medicine and managing the health of pilgrims. Alnumair also stressed sharing expertise and strengthening partnerships to address common health challenges. No specific partnership or new agreement was announced in the report.

The session brought together health ministers and representatives of member states to discuss health priorities and challenges in the Eastern Mediterranean. Participants considered ways to strengthen cooperation, develop health systems and improve their preparedness and sustainability.

Saudi Arabia’s participation was presented as part of its continued commitment to international health cooperation and stronger partnerships with WHO and member states. The stated aims were more efficient and sustainable health systems and improved health across the Eastern Mediterranean.