PHSSR Saudi Arabia 2025

17 Sustainability and Resilience in the Saudi Arabian Health System The Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience DOMAIN 5 SERVICE DELIVERY 5A Target evidence-based, preventative interventions based on intelligence on individual and population health risks in order to reduce reliance on curative care. 5B Enhance primary healthcare (PHC) services to reduce the burden on secondary and tertiary care facilities, improve early detection and management of diseases and promote preventative healthcare. 5C Integrate telemedicine and digital health solutions in health service delivery to expand access to healthcare services, particularly in remote areas, reduce waiting times and improve the overall e fficiency of the healthcare system. 5D Develop a patient-centred approach and integrate care across the patient pathway and provider boundaries, to reduce variation in practice and to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience. 5E Invest in health workforce development to address shortages, improve quality of care and contribute to a more resilient healthcare system. 5F Foster public-private partnerships (PPP) to improve access to healthcare services, leverage private sector expertise and enhance overall healthcare system e fficiency. DOMAIN 6 POPULATION HEALTH 6A Enable and encourage cross-sectorial work to measure and address the social determinants of health in order to promote a healthier and more resilient population. 6B Support and enhance national disease registries that re flect the major burden of disease, particularly non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that take account of socioeconomic status. 6C Invest in technologies, social media and online engagement platforms to promote healthy behaviours. 6D Develop and implement targeted health promotion and disease prevention programmes focusing on key health issues prevalent in the Saudi population. 6E Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation system to assess the impact of population health interventions and inform future policy development. 6F Strengthen the health information system and leverage data analytics to inform evidence-based decision making to identify population health needs, allocate resources and monitor outcomes to ensure a more e fficient and effective health system. 6G Address and report health disparities among different population groups by ensuring equal access to healthcare services and resources to improve overall population health outcomes and contribute to a more just and sustainable society. 6H Integrate mental health services into primary healthcare and implement community- based mental health programmes. 6I Implement health education campaigns and promote health literacy to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health.