Saudi Arabia's Life Expectancy Hikes to 78.8 Years in 2024
This noticeable increase was driven by the ministry's ongoing efforts to provide citizens with seamless health services and strengthen preventive measures.
The announcement was made during this year's celebration of World Health Day on April 7 under the theme of 'Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures.'
The Health Ministry in KSA has recently intensified its health initiatives and awareness campaigns to spread healthy habits, encourage walking, and improve daily health routines.
These efforts played a central role in elevating public health indicators and quality of life. Therefore, it paved the way toward the Kingdom's ambitious objective of raising life expectancy to 80 years by 2030.
Apart from this, the ministry has collaborated with government entities to carry out health and nutrition reforms, such as banning hydrogenated oils, decreasing salt in food as well as making calorie disclosure mandatory on foods and in restaurants.
Moreover, the authorities are currently expanding its preventive and curative healthcare services and early screening initiatives.
In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom accelerates the implementation of the Health Sector Transformation Program to build a vibrant society where people enjoy health and welfare.
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