Saudi Arabia Elected Vice-Chairman of WHO Executive Board

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia participated as a newly elected member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board for the 2025–2028 term during the board’s first meeting of its 57th session, recently held in Geneva following the conclusion of the 78th session of the World Health Assembly.

 During its current session, the WHO Executive Board elected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as vice-chairman, underscoring the growing international confidence in the Kingdom’s leadership and its significant role in advancing global public health, as well as its commitment to supporting the WHO in addressing health challenges.

 Saudi Arabia was elected to the WHO Executive Board for a three-year term as part of the decisions made during the 78th session of the World Health Assembly, which concluded this week in Geneva.

 The Executive Board is composed of 34 members representing various member states and plays a crucial role in implementing the resolutions and recommendations of the World Health Assembly. It also oversees priority health programs and policies at both regional and international levels.

 On behalf of Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel, the Kingdom's delegation was led by Ministry of Health Undersecretary for International Cooperation Rakan bin Khaled bin Dheish.