PHSSR Saudi Arabia 2025

effectively manage and mitigate the effects of future potential health crises. Such plans should be grounded in evidence-based practices and should foster collaboration between government agencies, healthcare providers and private sector stakeholders. Furthermore, promoting self- sufficiency in production of essential medicines and medical equipment manufacturing can reduce reliance on foreign imports, thus enhancing national health security. In summary, it is imperative that Saudi Arabia establishes and implements a multifaceted plan to bolster national health security and to achieve self-su fficiency in order to protect public health and maintain a sustainable healthcare system. 1.3 Recommendations RECOMMENDATION 1A Establish and implement plans for national health security and increased self-su fficiency to safeguard the well-being of residents and ensure a resilient healthcare infrastructure. RECOMMENDATION 1B Encourage collaborations between public and private organisations to finance and develop healthcare infrastructure, services and innovations. RECOMMENDATION 1C Develop a centralised healthcare database to facilitate information sharing among healthcare professionals, institutions and patients. RECOMMENDATION 1D Support healthcare research and innovation through funding, infrastructure development and collaboration with international research institutions. 31 Sustainability and Resilience in the Saudi Arabian Health System The Partnership for Health System Sustainability and Resilience