Riyadh: Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel inaugurated the eighth Global Health Exhibition 2025 today at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, under the theme "Invest in Health" and sponsored by the Ministry of Health. In his opening address, the minister highlighted that the world is facing escalating health challenges, including the rise of chronic diseases, increasing healthcare costs, and a shortage of qualified personnel.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the Kingdom's health transformation has achieved significant progress, marked by a 40% reduction in deaths from chronic diseases, a more than 60% decrease in traffic accident fatalities, and an increase in life expectancy to 79 years. AlJalajel announced the launch of several new initiatives, including the AI Physician experience for accurate disease diagnosis, the localization of vaccine manufacturing in partnership with leading global companies, and the introduction of the smart health coach, developed in collaboration with Google through the Sehhaty app.