Doha: The State of Qatar participated in the 89th meeting of the Gulf Health Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the 12th meeting of the GCC Health Ministers' Committee, held in Bahrain today. The delegation of the State of Qatar was headed by HE Minister of Public Health Mansoor bin Ebrahim Al Mahmoud.

According to Qatar News Agency, the two meetings addressed several topics aimed at enhancing joint Gulf action in the health sector. The GCC Gulf Health Council reviewed the budget and initiatives planned for 2027. The discussions were crucial in outlining future collaborations and strategies for the region's health sector.

The GCC Health Ministers' Committee meeting also discussed several key topics, most notably follow-up on the Supreme Council of the GCC's health decisions on the strategic storage of food, medicines, and other supplies. Another significant agenda was the examination of expatriate workers, which remains a vital issue for the region.

Furthermore, the meeting reviewed the action plan of the GCC Gulf Health Council (2026-2030) and the Gulf Strategy for Combating Drugs (2025-2028). Discussions also included the project to establish the Gulf Centre for Food Risk Assessment. These discussions were a continuation of efforts to follow up on the implementation of decisions from the 11th meeting of the GCC Health Ministers' Committee.