Health Report 2025: Infectious disease deaths to decrease by 50% in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Ministry of Health issued the annual report on the health system for 2025, which revealed unprecedented qualitative leaps in public health indicators and quality of life in the Kingdom, culminating years of diligent work within the health sector transformation program, one of the pillars of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
Record numbers and promising vital indicators
The report highlighted a range of achievements reflecting the development of healthcare in the Kingdom, noting a significant increase in life expectancy to 79.7 years 50% reduction in mortality rates from infectious diseases 40% decrease in deaths from chronic (non-communicable) diseases , indicating the success of prevention and early detection programs.
The data also showed a tangible improvement in public safety standards, with deaths from unintentional injuries decreasing by 30%, and road accident deaths recording a sharp decrease of 60% , which reflects the integration of efforts between the health sector, security and service agencies to raise the level of traffic safety and the speed of emergency response.
Historical context: The fruits of the health sector transformation program
These figures are a direct result of the strategies launched by the Health Sector Transformation Program, stemming from Vision 2030. Since the Vision's inception, the Kingdom has worked to completely restructure the health sector, shifting its focus from solely on treatment to prioritizing prevention as the first line of defense. A "modern healthcare model" has been implemented, placing the individual at the center of attention and aiming to provide comprehensive and integrated health services, from primary care to highly specialized services.
Economic and investment impact: Global Health Forum
The achievements were not limited to medical indicators alone, but extended to the economic and investment sectors. The report commended the resounding success of the Global Health Forum, which witnessed the signing of agreements and the launch of investment initiatives exceeding 124 billion riyals . This economic activity strengthens the sustainability of the health sector and opens up broad prospects for partnerships with the private sector, contributing to the localization of pharmaceutical industries and modern medical technologies within the Kingdom.
Healthy Cities: Regional and Global Leadership
In terms of enhancing the quality of life within cities, the Kingdom achieved a regional milestone with the World Health Organization's recognition of Jeddah and Medina as the two largest healthy cities with populations of one million in the Middle East. Sixteen other Saudi cities were also designated as healthy cities, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to creating urban environments that promote public health, provide green spaces, encourage physical activity, and reduce environmental pollution.
The report concludes by emphasizing that these achievements are merely a milestone in an ongoing journey to build a vibrant society, as the Ministry of Health continues its supervisory and regulatory role to ensure the sustainability of these services and increase the efficiency of spending, thereby consolidating the Kingdom’s position as a leading global nation in the field of healthcare.
For full details of the report, please visit the official link: Annual Health System Report 2025 .
