Advancing Health Through Sustainable Development Goals-Saudi Arabia's Mid-Journey Progress and Insights.

IF 3.8 4区 医学 Q1 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Abdullah M Alarifi, Najim Z Alshahrani, Hani Jokhdar, Abdullah M Asiri
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A critical component of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 reform agenda is its alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3, which is dedicated to the promotion of health and well-being for all. This narrative review offers a mid-term assessment of Saudi Arabia's progress in attaining these objectives, with a particular emphasis on the public health initiatives and comprehensive healthcare reforms that have been implemented as part of this vision. The Kingdom has accomplished substantial reductions in maternal and neonatal mortality rates, with skilled birth attendance reaching nearly universal levels. Saudi Arabia is a regional leader in the field of infectious diseases, having achieved the 95-95-95 HIV targets and significantly reduced the incidences of tuberculosis and malaria. Additionally, the rates of premature mortality from conditions such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases have decreased as a result of efforts to combat non-communicable diseases. Mental health services have been substantially expanded, which has resulted in one of the lowest suicide rates reported worldwide. Substantial investments have collectively improved the universality and quality of healthcare services in health infrastructure, such as the expansion of primary healthcare centers and the integration of digital health solutions, which have supported these health achievements. Saudi Arabia continues to confront persistent obstacles, including the management of the increase in non-communicable diseases, the mitigation of environmental health risks, and the reconciliation of healthcare access disparities, despite these accomplishments. The review recommends that the social determinants of health be addressed through a sustained commitment to cross-sectoral collaboration, enhanced data collection and utilization for health policy-making, and further integration of technology in healthcare delivery. This review not only emphasizes the Kingdom's successes but also the intricate challenges it has encountered, providing valuable insights into the strategic planning required to maintain health gains and achieve SDG 3 by 2030. Saudi Arabia's innovative approach and robust policy implementation serve as a model for the integration of health priorities into national development frameworks, thereby improving health outcomes and contributing to sustainable development.

通过可持续发展目标促进健康——沙特阿拉伯的中期进展和见解。
沙特阿拉伯2030年愿景改革议程的一个关键组成部分是与可持续发展目标(SDG)保持一致,特别是可持续发展目标3,该目标致力于促进所有人的健康和福祉。这份叙述性审查报告对沙特阿拉伯在实现这些目标方面取得的进展进行了中期评估,特别强调了作为这一愿景的一部分而实施的公共卫生倡议和全面保健改革。沙特王国大幅降低了孕产妇和新生儿死亡率,熟练助产服务几乎达到普遍水平。沙特阿拉伯在传染病领域处于区域领先地位,实现了1995 - 1995 - 1995年防治艾滋病毒的目标,并大大降低了结核病和疟疾的发病率。此外,由于防治非传染性疾病的努力,癌症、糖尿病和心血管疾病等疾病导致的过早死亡率有所下降。精神卫生服务已大大扩大,这使其成为世界上自杀率最低的国家之一。大量投资共同提高了卫生基础设施中卫生保健服务的普遍性和质量,例如扩大初级卫生保健中心和整合数字卫生解决方案,为这些卫生成就提供了支持。尽管取得了这些成就,但沙特阿拉伯继续面临持续存在的障碍,包括管理非传染性疾病的增加、减轻环境健康风险以及消除获得保健服务的差距。审查建议,通过持续致力于跨部门合作、加强数据收集和利用以促进卫生政策制定以及进一步将技术纳入卫生保健服务,来处理健康的社会决定因素。这次审查不仅强调了沙特王国的成功,也强调了它遇到的复杂挑战,为到2030年保持卫生成果和实现可持续发展目标3所需的战略规划提供了宝贵的见解。沙特阿拉伯的创新做法和强有力的政策执行是将卫生优先事项纳入国家发展框架的典范,从而改善卫生成果并促进可持续发展。
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health is an esteemed international publication, offering a platform for peer-reviewed articles that drive advancements in global epidemiology and international health. Our mission is to shape global health policy by showcasing cutting-edge scholarship and innovative strategies.
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