Saudi Arabia actively participated in the recent Arab Health Ministers’ meeting held in Cairo, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening regional cooperation in healthcare, preventive medicine, and epidemic control.
During the sessions, the Saudi delegation showcased the Kingdom’s progress in developing its national health system, highlighting the achievements under the Health Sector Transformation Program — one of the key initiatives of Vision 2030 — aimed at building a sustainable healthcare model that ensures quality of life and meets the highest international standards.
The Kingdom also emphasized its support for unifying Arab efforts to address global health challenges such as chronic diseases, emerging epidemics, and pharmaceutical security, calling for greater policy coordination to achieve regional self-sufficiency in the medical field.
Saudi representatives underlined the importance of investing in medical innovation and adopting artificial intelligence technologies for diagnosis, treatment, and data management, positioning digital transformation as a cornerstone of future healthcare efficiency.
They also highlighted the Kingdom’s advancements in digital health infrastructure, including successful platforms such as Sehhaty and the 937 Unified Health Call Center, which have streamlined patient access and improved communication between medical staff and the public.
The meeting further explored cooperation in public health, medical research, and Arab pharmaceutical manufacturing, as well as proposals to establish regional training networks to enhance healthcare workforce skills.
The conference concluded by acknowledging Saudi Arabia’s leadership in advancing Arab health collaboration, recognizing its innovative initiatives and people-centered strategies that align closely with Vision 2030’s goal of fostering a healthy, sustainable society.
