On Thursday, October 10, 2024, the State of Qatar hosted the 87th meeting of the Ministers of Health from the GCC countries and Yemen, with the presence of their excellencies, ministers of health, and accompanying delegations.
The meeting was inaugurated by Her Excellency Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al-Kuwari, Minister of Public Health of Qatar and Chairperson of the current session. In her speech, she welcomed the participants and wished them a pleasant stay. She also expressed her deep gratitude to everyone involved in the preparation and organization of this meeting, hoping the conference’s efforts would be crowned with success for the advancement of the health sector in the GCC countries for the benefit of all.
His Excellency Mr. Suleiman bin Saleh Al-Dukhail, Director General of the GCC Health Council, also delivered a speech on this occasion. He began by extending his sincere thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, may God protect him, and to Her Excellency Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al-Kuwari for their warm hospitality and Qatar’s generous hosting of this meeting. He also thanked the ministers for attending.
He added, “GCC joint work in the health sector has always been a model to follow, and by God’s grace, many achievements have been made that have benefited the region. Today’s meeting of the GCC Ministers of Health aims to support the continuation of this cooperation and achieve the desired goals to enhance health services and meet the expectations of the Gulf people.”
During the meeting, the ministers reviewed draft resolutions submitted for their approval, addressing various health topics. These included approving the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Plan, the GCC Public Health Information Strategy, and the Public Health Priorities to support continued cooperation among GCC countries in preparing for and addressing health challenges in the region. Additionally, several other council programs were approved, such as the Unified Purchasing Program, Pharmaceutical Registration, and the expansion of the Electronic Pharmaceutical Bulletin’s application.