Riyadh, May 13, 2024, The National Bioethics Committee, affiliated with the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), took part in the 14th global summit of national ethics committees held in the Republic of San Marino. The summit convened every two years under the auspices of the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNESCO, focused on health and scientific issues concerning bioethics. Representatives from 80 countries engaged in discussions and exchanged opinions with experts and relevant authorities.
The Vice President of KACST for the Health Sector and Head of the Saudi Bioethics Committee, Dr. Batoul bint Mohammed Yousef Al-Baz, presented Saudi Arabia's ethics system for research on living creatures. She highlighted provisions related to persons with disabilities and the involvement of relevant government agencies, such as the Authority for the Care of People with Disabilities and the King Salman Center for Disability Research.
Dr. Batoul emphasized the role of national ethics committees in promoting public participation and dialogue in public health and health care.
At the summit, Dr. Batoul discussed the Kingdom's efforts to empower people with disabilities, ensuring their access to rights and enhancing services in areas such as care, education, rehabilitation, training, and employment.
