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Leaders
3 days ago
- Health
- Leaders
Saudi Arabia Elected as WHO Executive Board Vice-Chair
Saudi Arabia has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board for the term 2025-2028, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Kingdom took part in the WHO Executive Board's first meeting of the 157th session in Geneva, Switzerland, after the conclusion of the 78th session of the World Health Assembly. During the 78th session, Saudi Arabia was elected as WHO Executive Board Vice-Chair based upon the decision of the World Health Assembly. The Assembly elected Australia as the Executive Board Chair, as well as Norway, Togo and Thailand as Vice-Chairs. The Executive Board includes 34 members representing WHO member states. It plays a pivotal role in implementing the decisions and recommendations of the World Health Assembly. Moreover, it oversees priority health programs and policies regionally and internationally. The election of Saudi Arabia as Vice-Chair of WHO Executive Board underscores the growing international confidence in the Kingdom's status and influential role in enhancing global public health and its firm commitment to supporting WHO's efforts to address health challenges. The undersecretary for international cooperation at the Saudi Ministry of Health, Rakan Khalid Bin Dohaish, led the Kingdom's delegation to the meeting, on behalf of the Saudi Health Minister, Fahad Al-Jalajel. The Saudi delegation reiterated the Kingdom's commitment to strengthening international cooperation to achieve global health security and build a more sustainable future. Short link : Post Views: 4
Arab News
3 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Saudi Arabia elected vice chair of WHO Executive Board
GENEVA: Saudi Arabia was elected Friday as vice chair of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Executive Board for the 2025–2028 term. The election was held during the board's first meeting of its 57th session in Geneva following the conclusion of the 78th session of the World Health Assembly. Saudi Arabia's delegation to the session was led by Rakan Khalid Bin Dohaish, Ministry of Health undersecretary for international cooperation, reporesenting Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel, SPA reported. Composed of 34 members from various member states, the WHO Executive Board is responsible for implementing the resolutions and recommendations of the World Health Assembly — the supreme decision-making body of the WHO. The Executive Board oversees priority health programs and policies at both regional and international levels. Elected chairman of the Executive Board was Australia, represented by Blair Comley, secretary of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. Also elected to the Board's three other vice chair positions were Norway, Togo and Thailand. A statement by the Saudi delegation, quoted by SPA, said the Kingdom's election to the WHO Executive Board underscores "the growing international confidence in the Kingdom's leadership and its significant role in advancing global public health." According to the WHO, Saudi Arabia has since 2018 consistently supported the organization, contributing over $385 million to global health initiatives and emergency-related operations in various countries including the occupied Palestinian territories, Ukraine, Bangladesh, Iraq, Somalia, Syria and Yemen.
