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  "id": 14783588,
  "title": "At WHO RC73 session, Saudi Arabia showcases landmark transformation of its health sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/at-who-rc73-session-saudi-arabia-showcases-landmark-transformation-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T19:48:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665457/saudi-arabia/at-who-rc73-session-saudi-arabia-showcases-landmark-transformation-of-its-health-sector"
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  "account": "CAIRO — In a landmark display of progress at the WHO RC73 session, Saudi Arabia showcased its transformative journey in the health sector, emphasizing Vision 2030's impact on the nation's healthcare model. During the three-day meeting held in the Egyptian capital from October 13 to 15, Deputy Minister for International Cooperation Nouf Alnumair, who led Saudi Arabia's delegation, underlined the significance of integrated regional efforts, prevention, public health, and primary healthcare initiatives. Alnumair also stressed the importance of sharing knowledge and strengthening partnerships to tackle common health challenges faced by the Eastern Mediterranean region. The Kingdom has been actively contributing to regional and international health initiatives and has gained expertise in mass-gathering medicine and managing the health of pilgrims, according to Alnumair. The RC73 convenes health ministers and representatives from member states to discuss key health priorities and challenges for the Eastern Mediterranean. Participants deliberated on ways to fortify cooperation, enhance health systems, and improve preparedness and sustainability across the region. Saudi Arabia's active involvement in the forum reflects its unwavering dedication to international health cooperation and fostering stronger partnerships with the WHO and member states to build more efficient and sustainable health systems and improve healthcare across the Eastern Mediterranean.",
  "summary": "CAIRO — Deputy Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Health Nouf Alnumair highlighted Saudi Arabia’s experience in health sector transformation under Saudi Vision 2030, including efforts to develop the healthcare model and improve service efficiency and quality. She made the remarks while addressing the 73rd session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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