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In a recognition of its growing global role in healthcare, Saudi Arabia has been elected Vice-Chair of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board for 2025 during the ongoing World Health Assembly meetings in Geneva.<\/p>\n

This prestigious position reflects the Kingdom\u2019s sustained efforts to enhance its domestic health systems and its active support for global health initiatives,<\/p>\n

including contributions to combating epidemics and strengthening international health security.<\/p>\n

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As Vice-Chair, Saudi Arabia will play a pivotal role in shaping global health policies and overseeing the implementation of strategic public health objectives.<\/p>\n

The election aligns with Vision 2030 goals, which emphasize health sector development as a cornerstone for improving quality of life and building national capabilities in healthcare and prevention.<\/p>\n

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See More: Saudi Health Minister No Epidemic Threats Detected During Hajj, No Signs of Disease Outbreaks<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a recognition of its growing global role in healthcare, Saudi Arabia has been elected Vice-Chair of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board for 2025 during the ongoing World Health Assembly meetings in Geneva. This prestigious position reflects the Kingdom\u2019s sustained efforts to enhance its domestic health systems and its active support for global health initiatives, including contributions to combating epidemics and strengthening international health security.     As Vice-Chair, Saudi Arabia will play a pivotal role in shaping global health policies and overseeing the implementation of strategic public health objectives. 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