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    Saudi Arabia’s Healthcare Ambitions: Supporting National Goals and Global Health By Zekeri Laruba Idakwo

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    Zekeri Laruba Idakwo
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    August 2, 2024
    Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman

    Saudi Arabia’s Healthcare Ambitions: Supporting National Goals and Global Health

    By Zekeri Laruba Idakwo

    The old adage “Charity begins at home, but should not end there” resonates deeply with Saudi Arabia’s approach to healthcare. Through Vision 2030, the kingdom has embarked on a transformative journey, revolutionising its healthcare sector by prioritising citizen well-being and aligning with international best practice.

    Just recently, the kingdom demonstrated a commitment to global health initiatives, pledging $500 million to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative and partnering with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to tackle pressing global health challenges.

    The Saudi Arabia’s healthcare strategy has yielded impressive results, including improved life expectancy, enhanced emergency medical care, and increased patient satisfaction. At the heart of this approach is a people-first focus on disease prevention and public health, with a comprehensive and digitally integrated healthcare sector. The goal is to enroll 100% of the population in a unified digital records system and provide inclusive healthcare services to 88% of the population, including rural areas, by 2025.

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    In the same vein, Saudi Arabia’s research efforts have been remarkable, ranking first in the Arab world, 12th in the G20, and 14th globally for COVID-19 research papers. The kingdom’s universities have played a vital role, producing 84% of pandemic research.

    The impact on global health is substantially significant, with Saudi Arabia’s funding enabling the vaccination of over 370 million children annually and supporting life-saving interventions and health system strengthening.

    The saying “love is perfume, if you don’t have it on yourself, you can’t spray it on others” strikes a chord with Saudi Arabia’s approach to healthcare. The kingdom is actively cultivating a culture of healthcare innovation, Recognising that a strong foundation is essential to sharing its benefits with others.

    By prioritising the well-being of its citizens and investing in cutting-edge healthcare technologies, Saudi Arabia is creating a thriving healthcare ecosystem that will have far-reaching impact both within its borders and beyond.

    This commitment to healthcare innovation is not only reshaping the kingdom’s health system but also ensuring a healthier, more productive future for all, setting a shining example for others to follow.

    By “wearing the perfume” of healthcare innovation, Saudi Arabia is poised to “spray it” globally, sharing its expertise and resources to make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions worldwide.

    Saudi Arabia’s progress in healthcare transformation, research, and international partnerships has positioned it as a leader in the sector, contributing significantly to global health initiatives.

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