Unaizah and Riyadh Al-Khubara among 21 WHO-certified healthy cities in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has achieved a new milestone in enhancing quality of life and community health, with the number of WHO-certified healthy cities in the Kingdom reaching 21. This step reflects the integration of national efforts across various sectors and strengthens Saudi Arabia’s regional leadership in implementing healthy city standards.

The Qassim Region authorities announced that Unaizah and Riyadh Al-Khubara are among the cities certified as healthy in the Kingdom, noting that this achievement was made possible through the combined efforts of different sectors and national initiatives aimed at building environments that promote community health and quality of life.

The Ministry of Health stated that the Council of Ministers praised Saudi Arabia’s active role in regional and international organizations, as well as the national efforts that have secured its regional leadership with 21 cities certified as healthy by the World Health Organization. This recognition came during the Cabinet session held on Tuesday.

The healthy cities concept is based on translating health standards into institutional and developmental practices that prioritize people and their quality of life, helping to create environments that support health in line with sustainable development goals and quality of life programs.

The growing number of certified healthy cities in Saudi Arabia highlights the ongoing efforts across the Kingdom to improve public health, strengthen partnerships between government entities and the community, and develop cities to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment for residents.