# Medina officially recognized as a 'Healthy City' by the World Health Organization > The World Health Organization has recognized Medina as a ‘Healthy City’ after it fulfilled 80 health and infrastructure criteria. The recognition was presented to Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan by Health Minister Fah… Published: 2026-09-14 · Desk: Latest · Source: Jamuna Television The World Health Organization has officially recognized Medina as a ‘Healthy City’ after it met 80 key health and infrastructure standards. The city, home to the Prophet’s Mosque, received the honor in a ceremony attended by Medina Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan and Health Minister Fahd Al Jalal. This recognition highlights Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 efforts to enhance urban living. Medina now ranks as the second healthiest city in the Middle East after Jeddah. WHO has also recognized 14 other Saudi cities, including Taif, Tabuk, and Ad-Diriyah, for meeting similar health criteria. Original reporting: https://jamuna.tv/news/628614?fbclid=IwY2xjawL75x5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxSWkwQ0hWeG9PaHo5SGpxAR6we_hfCnxHqrmFKk7pymTjC28fcIR0sTcvx4FdjABMHrlOVsHH7heyhiop4w_aem_HPTAGyG2jBLAoHTXFuWcwg HTML: https://tezzfeed.com/latest-news/medina-officially-recognized-as-a-healthy-city-by-the-world-health-organization-1754205816739 Bangladesh desk: https://tezzfeed.com/bangladeshi-news.md Agent map: https://tezzfeed.com/llms.txt