Hafr Al-Batin: The third Hafr Al-Batin International Rural Health Conference — which boasted the theme “From Interest to Strategy” — has concluded after featuring broad participation from specialists and health leaders.

The conference featured presentations by health clusters from across the Kingdom, highlighting their experiences in developing rural health services, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

It also showcased the latest solutions and technologies supporting rural healthcare, presented by medical companies and related entities.

Several agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed during the conference to strengthen integration and facilitate the exchange of expertise.

The conference concluded with recommendations emphasizing a shift from short-term attention to rural health toward the development of sustainable, long-term strategies.

These recommendations aim to improve quality of life and increase the efficiency of health services in rural areas, the SPA added.

Organizers affirmed that the event marked the beginning of a new implementation phase, focused on translating strategies and recommendations into practical initiatives to help establish a leading national model for efficient and sustainable rural healthcare.