Minister of Health Concludes Official Visit to Sweden
Stockholm Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel concluded an official visit to the
Kingdom of Sweden aimed at strengthening health cooperation and enhancing bilateral relations in the fields of health innovation and investment.
Meetings and Discussions
During the visit, the health minister met with Swedish
Minister of Foreign Affairs Maria Stenergard and
Minister of Health and Social Affairs Elisabet Lann. The meetings discussed avenues of cooperation in global health, digital health and virtual care, sustainable care models, preventive capabilities, and the integration of advanced technologies to support health systems.
Agreements and Private Sector Engagement
He witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the
Karolinska Institutet to enhance research collaboration and exchange expertise. The visit further contributed to strengthening engagement with the private sector through discussions with
AstraZeneca and
Elekta on cooperation in advanced treatments, precision medicine, and cutting-edge radiotherapy technologies.
Program Context
The visit reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to deepening international cooperation and promoting innovative healthcare solutions in support of the
Health Sector Transformation Program, one of
Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives, aimed at building a more efficient, sustainable, and innovative healthcare system.