Mustafa Kamal, Saudi Health Minister Agree to Boost Health Sector Partnership

Report by Safarti Tarjuman International Desk

Pakistan’s Federal Health Minister, Mustafa Kamal, held a high-level meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, Fahd Abdul Rahman Al-Jalajel, in Riyadh to advance bilateral collaboration in healthcare.

Minister Al-Jalajel welcomed the Pakistani delegation with warmth, reaffirming the deep-rooted ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.

Focus Areas of the Meeting:

• Health Sector Cooperation: Both leaders emphasized strengthening technical collaboration, particularly in vaccine manufacturing and the development of telemedicine platforms.
• Support for Public Health Initiatives: The ministers praised ongoing bilateral efforts in polio eradication and pledged continued cooperation to combat infectious diseases.
• Sustained Coordination: Both sides agreed to maintain regular engagement to improve healthcare infrastructure, enhance public health services, and explore future joint ventures.

Minister Mustafa Kamal expressed gratitude for Saudi Arabia’s consistent assistance and commitment to supporting Pakistan’s health sector reforms.

The meeting concluded with both leaders expressing confidence in building a long-term partnership focused on improving healthcare outcomes for their respective populations.