Saudi Arabia has called for stronger regional coordination, greater investment in preventive care and improved primary healthcare services at the 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean, held in Cairo, Egypt.
Nouf Alnumair, Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Health, led the Kingdom’s delegation at the three-day meeting, which concluded on Thursday, 15 October 2026. Health ministers and senior representatives from 22 countries and territories discussed ways to strengthen healthcare systems amid ongoing emergencies and limited resources.
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Alnumair highlighted healthcare reforms implemented under Saudi Vision 2030, including initiatives to improve the national model of care and enhance the quality and efficiency of health services. She also stressed the importance of exchanging expertise and strengthening partnerships with WHO and regional member states to address shared healthcare challenges and improve health outcomes.
The Saudi delegation further highlighted the Kingdom’s contributions to regional and international health initiatives, particularly its experience in mass-gathering medicine and providing healthcare services to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
The discussions underscored the need for coordinated regional efforts to strengthen public health, expand preventive care and improve healthcare system resilience across the Eastern Mediterranean Region.
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