Saudi health minister meets WHO chief in India

Saudi Arabia’s Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel met with the Director-General of the World Health Organization Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Friday.

The two officials met on the sidelines of a G20 health ministers meeting held in Gujarat, India.

They discussed health conditions and the outputs of the Kingdom’s G20 presidency regarding digital health, patient safety, preparedness, and response to health emergencies.

Tedros said he had a “great discussion about digital health, antimicrobial resistance, pandemic preparedness and response” with Al-Jalajel.

He also thanked Al-Jalajel for his leadership, partnership, and support.