SAUDI ARABIA — During a recent speech, Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajil, the Minister of Health for Saudi Arabia, expressed the country’s ongoing support for the World Health Organization’s (WHO) programs aimed at achieving the concept of health for all.

This commitment is a continuation of the Kingdom’s generous support for the Organization’s efforts to combat the Coronavirus pandemic, as well as for its practical efforts at the national, regional, and international levels in various health issues.

The programs that Saudi Arabia supports include comprehensive health coverage, digital health, patient safety, and antimicrobial resistance.

The Minister’s message included greetings from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, and Prime Minister, to the WHO on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Since 1948, Saudi Arabia has been an active member of the WHO, serving as a vital partner in achieving its global health agenda.

This agenda includes pandemic prevention and response, increasing human life expectancy, and eradicating widespread diseases.

Despite the achievements made over the past seventy-five years, the Minister stressed that the world still needs more integrated efforts to support the WHO in achieving its goals to protect and promote public health.

The commitment of Saudi Arabia to supporting the WHO is essential, not only for the country’s own health system but also for the Middle East region as a whole.

The WHO has been actively engaged in the region, working with governments and other partners to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities.

Through programs aimed at strengthening health systems, addressing communicable and non-communicable diseases, and promoting health equity, the WHO has played a crucial role in advancing health in the Middle East.

According to Dr. Mohammed Al-Fayyadh, a prominent Saudi oncologist, there are approximately 20,000 cancer cases reported in the Kingdom annually, of which 16,000 are Saudis, and the remaining 4,000 are non-Saudis.

He also noted that the high survival rate is due to the government’s efforts to provide free cancer treatment for all citizens and residents of the country.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cancer, are a major global health concern, and the World Health Organization (WHO) has been working tirelessly to address the issue.

In particular, the organization has focused on developing strategies to prevent and manage cancer, including promoting healthy lifestyles, improving cancer screening and early detection, and strengthening healthcare systems.

In Saudi Arabia, the government’s efforts to provide free cancer treatment for all citizens and residents of the country have led to a high survival rate for cancer patients.

This commitment to providing free treatment for all citizens and residents of the Kingdom has also helped to reduce the financial burden on patients and their families, allowing them to focus on their recovery.

This commitment is evidenced by Saudi Arabia’s recent achievements in the healthcare sector.

One such milestone is the significant increase in the cancer survival rate in Saudi Arabia. The survival rate has reached 50%, and in some cases, it has reached as high as 97%.

The high survival rate in the Kingdom can be attributed to several factors, including the government’s emphasis on healthcare infrastructure and access to healthcare services.

In particular, the government’s focus on providing free cancer treatment has been a major contributor to the high survival rates seen in the country.

This is a remarkable achievement, considering that cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. The Saudi government has taken several measures to improve cancer care in the country, including investing in state-of-the-art cancer treatment facilities and increasing the number of trained healthcare professionals.

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