Who are we
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.
Mission
To Deliver Sustainable Programs, Initiatives and Innovative Solutions at the Regional and International Levels to Strengthen Prevention and Promote Population Health and Wellbeing Through Joint Gulf Action
Vision
A Gulf Health System that Strengthens Prevention and Promotes Population Health and Wellbeing
Ambitious Goals
Improving service access and quality
Increasing average life expectancy
Strengthening health security
Reducing mortality and morbidity from NCDs
GHC strategy
This strategy was built upon the achievements of the Gulf Health Council realized over past decades, which have firmly established its position as a leading institution with a strong and trusted corporate identity. The Council plays a pivotal role in enabling healthcare collaboration across the GCC member states.
Values
Collaboration
Integrity
Innovation
Excellence
Themes
Population Health & Protection
Collaboration & Joint Action
ㅤData & Digital Health ㅤ
ㅤInstitutional Excellenceㅤ
Strategic Objectives
Support Member States’ Preparedness, Early Detection, and Rapid Response to Health Hazards
Support in Improving Access to Key Health Products and Services
Strengthen Regional and Global Health Diplomacy and Partnerships
Embed and Strengthen Advanced Technologies and Health Data Capabilities
Support Member States’ Healthy Lifestyle Promotion and Disease Prevention
Foster Knowledge-Sharing and Regional Health Research
Develop Regional Workforce Competencies and Enable Utilization & Movement of Practitioners
Strengthen Governance and Institutional Capabilities to Ensure Sustainability
Annual reports
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.