Akhir 1432 H. / March 10, 2011 -- Saudi Minister of Health Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabiaa underlined the significance of holding the ordinary 35th session of the Arab council of ministers of health particularly in this critical epoch witnessed in some Arab countries. In a statement to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), Al-Rabiaa revealed, on the sidelines of the meetings held here, a Saudi initiative to manufacture Plasma derivatives provided by the Ministry of Health, pointing out that the initiative would secure self-sufficiency in this field for the Arab world. Al-Rabiaa expressed hope that this initiative would be welcomed by the Arab council of the ministers of health, for its significant and positive consequences that serve Arab peoples at the arena of health welfare. -- SPA