Health Minister Says Health Sector Transformation Program Is Spurred by and Cornerstone of Vision 2030

Riyadh, Health Minister and Chairman of the Health Sector Transformation Program Committee Fahd Al-Jalajel expressed gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for commending the Health Sector Transformation Program during yesterday's Cabinet session, highlighting the sector's advancements in providing top-tier health services in line with the leadership's directives. The accolade followed the recent report on the 2023 achievements of the program, which aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. Notable milestones include the establishment of the Saudi National Institute of Health and the successful implementation of various transformational stages, notably the launch of health clusters across the Kingdom. Progress in digital health services, such as the NPHIES platform for health and insurance services launched by the Cooperative Health Insurance Council, and expanded virtual health services further bolstered the sector's capabilities. These advancements have significantly improved health indicators, as demonstrated by the rise in the average life expectancy in the Kingdom to 77.6 years. Al-Jalajel attributed this success to the comprehensive efforts to improve community health and encourage the integration of the health sector in a wider network of similarly concerned areas, and to robust preventive health measures, which all contribute to a healthier nation. Source: Saudi Press Agency