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Leaders
2 days ago
- Health
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, Madinah Crowned First WHO Healthy Cities in Region
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized 16 cities worldwide as 'Healthy Cities,' including two from Saudi Arabia: Jeddah and Madinah, as announced by the Ministry of Health. Jeddah and Madinah have become the first Middle Eastern cities with populations exceeding two million to receive this prestigious accreditation. This milestone underscores the ministry's commitment to the Healthy Cities Program and its continuous efforts to improve quality of life. Collaboration and International Standards This accomplishment reflects successful collaboration among government and community stakeholders, who applied over 80 international evaluation criteria across nine core domains, including health, development, and sustainability. The ministry emphasized that the national health system continues to strengthen its global standing through significant achievements in scientific research and international recognition. Furthermore, the Kingdom has made notable advances in medical research and innovation. A study by King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) on robotic liver transplantation ranked among the top 10 most influential research papers of 2024, according to the American Society of Transplantation. Additionally, seven Saudi hospitals made it to Brand Finance's Global Top 250 Hospitals 2025 report. This inclusion underscores the Kingdom's robust healthcare infrastructure, international competitiveness, and unwavering commitment to high-quality patient care. Supporting Vision 2030 Goals These accomplishments align closely with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives, particularly the 'A Vibrant Society' and 'A Thriving Economy' pillars. They aim to enhance quality of life and support innovation and scientific advancement. These milestones highlight the integrated efforts of the national health system and various sectors. Consequently, they reinforce the Kingdom's position as a regional hub and global destination for advanced healthcare. Short link : Post Views: 21 Related Stories
Gulf Insider
3 days ago
- Health
- Gulf Insider
Jeddah And Medina Named WHO ‘Healthy Cities' In Regional First
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has designated Jeddah and Medinah among 16 cities worldwide as 'Healthy Cities,' Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health announced. The two cities are the first in the region with populations exceeding two million to earn the prestigious accreditation. The recognition comes after rigorous evaluation against more than 80 international benchmarks across nine core areas, including healthcare access, environmental sustainability, and community well-being. The WHO accolade coincides with a series of breakthroughs positioning Saudi Arabia as an emerging leader in healthcare innovation and research. Among the most notable are groundbreaking research on robotic liver transplantation by King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC), which was ranked among the top 10 most influential medical research papers of 2024 by the American Society of Transplantation, and the inclusion of seven Saudi hospitals in Brand Finance's Global Top 250 Hospitals 2025, underscoring the Kingdom's advanced healthcare infrastructure and patient care standards. These advancements align with Saudi Vision 2030, the Kingdom's ambitious economic and social reform agenda. The 'Healthy Cities' designation directly supports the vision's 'Vibrant Society' pillar, which prioritises well-being and livability, while medical innovations bolster the 'Thriving Economy' goal of fostering knowledge-based industries. With Jeddah and Medina now serving as models for urban health in the Middle East, Saudi officials aim to expand the Healthy Cities Programme to other urban centres.
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
WHO designates Jeddah and Madinah among 16 'Healthy Cities'
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated 16 cities as 'Healthy Cities' and two Saudi cities found a place among them, according to the Ministry of Health. Jeddah and Madinah stand out as the first cities in the Middle East with populations of two million to receive the accreditation, marking a key milestone in the ministry's Healthy Cities Program and its ongoing efforts to enhance quality of life. The accomplishment reflects successful collaboration among government and community stakeholders, through the application of more than 80 international evaluation criteria across nine core domains spanning health, development, and sustainability. The ministry noted that the national health system continues to strengthen its global standing through a series of significant achievements in scientific research and international recognition. The Kingdom has also made notable advances in medical research and innovation. A study conducted by King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) on robotic liver transplantation was named one of the top 10 most influential research papers of 2024 by the American Society of Transplantation. In addition, seven Saudi hospitals were included in Brand Finance's Global Top 250 Hospitals 2025 report, highlighting the Kingdom's strong healthcare infrastructure, international competitiveness, and commitment to high-quality patient care. These accomplishments are closely aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 — particularly the 'A Vibrant Society' and 'A Thriving Economy' pillars, to enhance quality of life and support innovation and scientific advancement. Together, these milestones reflect the integrated efforts of the national health system and various sectors, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a regional hub and global destination for advanced healthcare.
