General Secretariat - Riyadh
His Excellency Mr Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), affirmed that the GCC countries play a pioneering role in providing support and assistance to nations in need of healthcare, with a particular focus on supplying vaccines to combat epidemics and diseases.
"This reflects their steadfast collective commitment to addressing global health challenges," His Excellency stated.
This statement came during his reception of Her Excellency Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at the GCC General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh.
During the meeting, several topics of mutual interest were discussed, notably the efforts of GCC countries in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance's fifth strategic plan for the years 2021-2025, as well as issues related to epidemics and strengthening health systems.
At the end of the meeting, the CEO of Gave, the Vaccine Alliance, praised the exceptional efforts made by the GCC countries and their pivotal role in providing necessary support and meeting the healthcare needs of nations around the world.