CONFERENCE OF

HEALTH TRANSFORMATION

IN SAUDI ARABIA

REDEFINING PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

CONFERENCE OF

HEALTH TRANSFORMATION

IN SAUDI ARABIA

REDEFINING PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

CONFERENCE OF

HEALTH

TRANSFORMATION

IN SAUDI ARABIA

REDEFINING PUBLIC AND

COMMUNITY HEALTH

مؤتمر التحول الصحي في المملكة العربية السعودية

إعادة تعريف الصحة العامة والمجتمعية

10 - 12 OCTOBER 2026

DAY 1

DAY 2-3

11:30 AM - 6:30 PM

7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

SHERATON DAMMAM HOTEL

SAUDI ARABIA

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Health Transformation

in Saudi Arabia:

Redefining Public and Community Health brings together healthcare and public health experts to discuss healthcare transformation in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

The conference focuses on population health, disease prevention, vaccination, infection control, occupational health, digital health, data-driven decision-making, and mental health, aiming to promote healthier communities across the Kingdom.

activity objectives

01

Discuss the evolving role and future directions of public health in Saudi Arabia in alignment with healthcare transformation and Vision 2030.

02

Explain the integration between public health, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and Population Health Management (PHM) in improving population health outcomes.

03

Discuss sustainable financing models and health economic approaches that support public health programs.

04

Describe current trends in communicable diseases, vaccination coverage, and emerging public health threats.

10 -12

OCTOBER 2026

3 Days of Excellence

3

DAYS

Inspiring Sessions

17

CME HOURS

Accredited learning

ALL

MEDICAL FIELDS

Professional Welcome

Welcome message from the CEO English

In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to the Public and Community Health Conference 2026. This gathering reflects our shared commitment to advancing health, strengthening communities, and contributing to a healthier and more sustainable future.

At the Eastern Health Cluster, we are committed to transforming healthcare in a way that places people and communities at the center of everything we do. Our role extends beyond providing healthcare services; it is about understanding the health needs of our population, anticipating challenges, promoting prevention, and creating opportunities for individuals and communities to live healthier lives.

Also we believe that meaningful healthcare transformation begins with a simple principle: a healthier population is the foundation of a stronger society. Every preventive intervention, every informed decision, and every empowered individual contributes to this vision.

This direction is closely aligned with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Health Transformation Program, where improving population health and enhancing quality of life are fundamental priorities. Achieving this transformation requires collaboration across healthcare sectors, strong partnerships with our communities, and the effective use of data, innovation, and technology.

This conference provides an important opportunity to bring these efforts together—to share knowledge, exchange experiences, highlight successful practices, and explore new approaches that can strengthen public and community health.

I extend my sincere appreciation to the speakers, participants, partners, and the scientific and organizing committees for their valuable contributions and dedicated efforts in making this conference possible.

I encourage everyone to engage, collaborate, and share ideas that can extend beyond this conference and translate into meaningful improvements in the health of our communities.

I wish you all a productive, inspiring, and impactful conference.

Welcome to the Public and Community Health Conference 2026.

Dr. Abdulaziz Al Ghamdi

CEO of Eastern Health Cluster

Welcome message from the Chairperson of conference

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Praise be to God, who has made human health a goal and well-being a responsibility. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, and upon his family and companions.

It is my pleasure and honor, on my own and on behalf of the Scientific and Organizing Committee of the Public and Community Health Conference 2026, to welcome you and express our delight at the gathering of this distinguished group of specialists and those interested in public and community health.

Our meeting at this conference transcends being merely a scientific gathering; it embodies our belief that health begins before illness, that prevention is a shared culture and responsibility, and that the health of society is built through the collective efforts of all.

This conference comes amidst the ambitious transformation of the healthcare system in the Kingdom, and in line with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, towards a healthier, more aware society and a higher quality of life. Therefore, through this conference, we seek to exchange experiences, discuss challenges, review successful practices, and leverage data, technology, and innovation to contribute to translating knowledge into tangible impact.

We believe that the success of any conference is not measured solely by the papers and sessions presented, but rather by the ideas it generates that transform into initiatives, the knowledge that leads to decisions, and the partnerships that make a real difference in people’s lives.

On this occasion, I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to the leadership of the Eastern Health Cluster, all partners, supporters, speakers, participants, members of the scientific and organizing committees, and all working teams for their efforts in organizing this event.
In conclusion, We hope that this conference will be the beginning of new ideas, stronger partnerships, and a lasting impact, and that we will all leave with a greater determination to continue working towards a healthier and more prosperous society.

Let our message be one: Human health is a responsibility, community health is a trust, and together we build the future of health.
Welcome to the Public and Community Health Conference 2026. We ask God to crown our efforts with success and to make this conference a source of beneficial knowledge, impactful action, and a lasting legacy.

Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Al Zahrani

Epidemiologist, Group Director of Public and Community Health,

Health Services, Eastern Health Cluster-HQ, Dammam, KSA

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Dr. Abdullah Mufareh Assiri

Deputy Minister for Population Health and a consultant in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases

Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Al Zahrani

Epidemiologist, Group Director of Public and Community Health, Health Services, Eastern Health Cluster-HQ, Dammam, KSA

Dr. Saad Alshahrani

Director of Population Health Management 
EHC-HQ

Dr. Abdulrahman Saeed Alqahtani

Executive Director of the Eastern Branch- Public Health Authority

Dr. Deema Saad AL Shawan

A public policy analyst, and a Public Health Assistant Professor

11:30-12:00

Registration

12:00-1:00

Lecture

Mechanism of vaccine action

Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Al Zahrani

1:00-2:00

Workshop

Using Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Data Analysis

Mr.Mustafa Alawi Saleh Al-Shuala

Dr. Mohammed Abdulhadi Al-Rashed

7:00–7:30

Registration

7:30–7:50

Opening

Session 1

The Future of Public Health in Saudi Arabia & Vision 2030

Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Al-Zahrani

Dr. Hussain Ali T Al-Arbash

7:50–8:20

Lecture

The New Era of Public Health & Vision 2030

Dr. Abdullah Mudareh Assiri

7:00–7:30

Registration

Session 5

Population Health, Prevention, and Lifestyle Interventions

Dr. Saad Saeed AL-Shahrani

Dr. Assim M. Al-AbdulKader

7:30–8:00

Lecture

From Concept to Execution:

Building Population Health Management Infrastructure in Emerging Accountable Care Organizations

Dr. Charles Chima

WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE

Separate Registration Required

Conference of Health Transformation in Saudi Arabia Redefining Public and Community

EHC Staff

Physicians: 200 SAR

Non-Physicians: 100 SAR

Non-EHC Staff

Physicians: 300 SAR

Non-Physicians: 150 SAR

Student

Student Fee: 100 SAR

Workshop Registration: Payment for one workshop includes access to all four workshops

Strategies to Improve Immunization Coverage

EHC Staff

Physicians: 200 SAR

Non-Physicians: 100 SAR

Non-EHC Staff

Physicians: 300 SAR

Non-Physicians: 150 SAR

Student

Student Fee: 100 SAR

Using Artificial Intelligence in Public Health Data Analysis

EHC Staff

Physicians: 200 SAR

Non-Physicians: 100 SAR

Non-EHC Staff

Physicians: 300 SAR

Non-Physicians: 150 SAR

Student

Student Fee: 100 SAR

Immunization cold chain workshop

EHC Staff

Physicians: 200 SAR

Non-Physicians: 100 SAR

Non-EHC Staff

Physicians: 300 SAR

Non-Physicians: 150 SAR

Student

Student Fee: 100 SAR

Outbreak Simulation Lab

EHC Staff

Physicians: 200 SAR

Non-Physicians: 100 SAR

Non-EHC Staff

Physicians: 300 SAR

Non-Physicians: 150 SAR

Student

Student Fee: 100 SAR

SHERATON DAMMAM HOTEL

Dammam, Saudi Arabia