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Health Minister participates in 62nd Arab Health Ministers Council session

Geneva, May 20 (BNA): Dr. Jalila bint Al Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Health, participated in the 62nd session of the Council of Arab Health Ministers and its Executive Bureau, held in Geneva alongside Arab health ministers. The session was chaired by Saleh Al Hasnawi. Iraqi Health Minister.

 

During the meeting, Bahrain was elected Vice-Chair of the Council’s Executive Bureau, a recognition of its active role in strengthening regional health cooperation.

 

Dr. Jalila emphasised the importance of joint action among Arab states to address shared health priorities, particularly given the ongoing global and regional challenges. She highlighted the need to invest in capacity building, boost local production of medicines and medical supplies, and reduce reliance on imports.

 

She also reviewed the regional health initiative launched through the "Bahrain Declaration," endorsed by Arab leaders during the 33rd Arab Summit hosted by Bahrain in May. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare quality and resilience across Arab health systems through partnerships and sustainable strategies.

 

Dr. Jalila referred to the 2025 Arab Forum for the Development of the Pharmaceutical and Vaccine Industries, hosted by Bahrain remotely, which brought together regulators, manufacturers, and health organisations. The forum’s recommendations laid the groundwork for an Arab roadmap to advance pharmaceutical production and strengthen regional drug security.

 

Discussions also covered key areas such as emergency preparedness, health workforce training, medical tourism, and health economics. The council adopted a unified statement to be delivered at the World Health Assembly, reflecting Arab health priorities and areas for international cooperation.

 

The meeting concluded with a series of resolutions supporting the Bahrain-led initiative, enhancing intra-regional medical tourism, developing blood transfusion services, and encouraging the use of health economics to guide public health planning.

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