KSrelief and WHO Join Forces to Eradicate Polio Worldwide

Saudi Arabia Signs $300 Million Agreement to Fight Polio

Riyadh, February 28, 2025 – The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a $300 million partnership agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to support global efforts in eradicating polio. The agreement was finalized during the Fourth Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum.

Agreement Details

The agreement was signed by Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah, KSrelief’s Supervisor General and Advisor to the Royal Court, and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO.

This initiative aims to:
✅ Strengthen global campaigns to eliminate polio
✅ Support WHO in addressing polio in high-risk countries
✅ Implement preventive strategies and research to combat polio in Pakistan and Afghanistan
✅ Assist national programs in countries close to eradicating polio
✅ Improve global healthcare systems by supporting preventive health initiatives

Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to Global Health

This agreement aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts, through KSrelief, to support global health programs and combat epidemic diseases. By working with WHO, Saudi Arabia continues to play a vital role in eliminating polio and strengthening healthcare systems worldwide.

With this partnership, KSrelief reaffirms its dedication to building a polio-free world and enhancing public health for future generations.