The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties participated in the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), held in Geneva from May 19 to 27, 2025, as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s official delegation, which brought together representatives of member states and international health organizations.
During its participation, the Commission showcased its key initiatives in developing and qualifying the health workforce, while the SCFHS delegation explored avenues for cooperation to strengthen strategic partnerships and examined leading trends and policies in the fields of health diplomacy, standards, and training. This took place through bilateral sessions and dialogue meetings with global health influencers and decision-makers, during which the Commission highlighted its strategic efforts in building international partnerships and aligning with advanced global health policies and trends, as part of its commitment to supporting international efforts to address global health challenges.
SCFHS’s representatives also delivered a number of interactive dialogue sessions, with the delegation led by Dr. Mohammed bin Youssef Al-Rassi, Chief Executive Officer for Development and Institutional Excellence. He addressed prospects for cooperation with British institutions in qualifying health professionals, with a particular focus on digital transformation and leveraging modern technologies to serve the healthcare sector.
These dialogue sessions formed part of broader discussions on several key issues contributing to the development of the healthcare sector at both the local and international levels, supporting the achievement of the Commission’s strategic objectives in alignment with the Health Sector Transformation Program and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.