Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel headed a delegation at the OECD's health meeting in Paris, focusing on improving resilience in health systems.
During the event, Al-Jalajel engaged in multiple bilateral talks with international health leaders and attended a ministerial dinner hosted by France's Health Ministry.
The delegation's visit opened with an inspection of Paris' Necker Hospital to discuss health and emergency innovations with French officials for possible Saudi-French health collaboration.
Post-
COVID, the OECD discussed strengthening health systems against future emergencies, respecting the influence of climate change, demographic shifts, and digitalization on healthcare.
OECD, a body promoting trade and economic progress among 38 nations, saw Al-Jalajel's team discuss pandemic aftermath and future health policies. The Saudi delegation included leaders from Seha Holding, Saudi Red Crescent, and health ministry undersecretaries.