The Health Council of the Cooperation Council States is an active Gulf organization in the health field, as it was established in Safar 1396 AH corresponding to February 1976 AD.It is organizationally linked to the General Secretariat of the Arab States of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It also enjoys a legal personality, financial and administrative independence, and the powers and competencies necessary to achieve all its objectives. It’s membership is limited to the countries of the Cooperation Council, along with the Republic of Yemen, which joined it in 2003.
Advancing and upgrading the level of the health sector in Member States by presenting constructive initiatives, responding to regional and global health issues and challenges.
A Gulf organization with a prestigious regional and global position, which has a pivotal role, contributes effectively to advancing the process of cooperation and joint Gulf health action to achieve sustainable health.
Enhancing coordination and integration injoint procurement and centralized registration
Promoting health awareness within Gulf communities
Cooperating with regional and international organizations in healthcare-related areas
Facilitating the exchange of expertise in health education and training
Combating infectious and communicable diseases in member states and working toward their eradication
Achieving coordination and integration while deepening collaboration in various healthcare fields
Promoting collaborative research and studies and offering advice in the health sector
Protecting member states from imported diseases and standardizing related health regulations
Establishing a unified pharmaceutical policy for the region
Developing and implementing unified healthcare strategies, policies, and regulations
The strategic plan aims to set a general framework for the parameters and steps to be taken during a specific period of time. is based on keeping pace with the health care strategy in the Gulf countries, with a focus on supporting the health sector through distinguished services and activities, as well as intensifying prevention and awareness programs for citizens and residents in order to Supporting the growth strategy of the Gulf public and private health sectors.
The Council’s annual reports come with the aim of highlighting the most important achievements of the various works and achievements in the GCC Health Council, and the most important programs and initiatives of the Council that have contributed to raising the efficiency of health systems, in cooperation with the ministries of health in the GCC countries.