Advancing Health Through Sustainable Development Goals–Saudi Arabia’s Mid-Journey Progress and Insights

作者：Abdullah M. Alarifi, Najim Z. Alshahrani, Hani Jokhdar, Abdullah M. Asiri · 发表于：Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health · 年份：2025 · DOI：10.1007/s44197-025-00385-y · 被引用次数：18 · 研究领域：Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology、Global Maternal and Child Health、Healthcare Systems and Reforms

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 o...