Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strengthens its leadership with 21 cities accredited as Healthy Cities by the World Health Organization
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a remarkable national milestone in the field of public health, successfully securing the accreditation of 21 cities as Healthy Cities by the World Health Organization. This achievement reflects the Kingdom's commitment to developing urban environments that support the health and well-being of all citizens and residents.
This initiative is part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to improve the quality of life and develop infrastructure across various Saudi cities. The criteria for Healthy Cities are based on providing a safe environment, encouraging physical activity, and promoting health awareness among members of the community.
These cities contribute to the prevention of diseases by improving urban planning and providing green spaces and sports facilities. Furthermore, these projects work to integrate health aspects into all development policies, ensuring the sustainability of health services provided to citizens.
This step is considered part of a broader strategy adopted by the Ministry of Health in cooperation with other government agencies. Through this expansion, the Kingdom aims to increase the number of Healthy Cities in the future to include all regions of the Kingdom, thereby strengthening Saudi Arabia's position as a regional and international model for healthy urban development.