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CairoScene
4 days ago
- Health
- CairoScene
Ministry of Health Launches World Health Survey 2025
The nationwide data-gathering initiative will help to define the Kingdom's health priorities and services. The Ministry of Health has begun field visits as part of the World Health Survey 2025, a nationwide effort to collect data that will inform the development and improvement of health services across the country. Using the World Health Survey Plus (WHS+) methodology, the survey targets a nationally representative sample of both citizens and residents. Participants will complete detailed questionnaires covering personal and family demographics, health status, behaviors, risk factors, and experiences with the healthcare system. The survey will reach over 14,000 individuals and families across all 13 administrative regions in the Kingdom. Its findings will help strengthen Saudi Arabia's health information systems, define national health priorities, and provide a comprehensive overview of the population's well-being. Additionally, the data will support early detection of chronic diseases, help track progress toward Sustainable Development Goals, promote healthier lifestyles, and ensure that healthcare services are better aligned with the community's evolving needs.
Saudi Gazette
29-04-2025
- Health
- Saudi Gazette
Health Ministry launches World Health Survey 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Health has begun its field visits as part of the World Health Survey 2025, based on the methodologies and questionnaires of the World Health Survey Plus (WHS+). The survey seeks to provide an accurate database on the population's health status. The ministry aims to enhance healthcare services and monitor public health patterns and health-related behaviors within the community. This progresses the Kingdom towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, in line with Saudi Vision 2030's objectives to improve the quality of life. The ministry stated that the health survey targets a representative sample of citizens and residents across various Saudi regions through individual and household questionnaires. The questionnaires include demographic data, health status, risk factors, and information related to the healthcare system. To boost the national health information system and identify key priorities in the health sector, the survey is comprehensive, covering over 14,000 households and individuals across 13 administrative regions through the health clusters. The health survey also seeks to provide an accurate database on the population's health status, measure progress toward Sustainable Development Goal indicators, support efforts in early detection of chronic diseases, promote healthy behavioral awareness, and guide healthcare service developments in line with community needs.
