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Tabuk Certified "Healthy City" by WHO Met 80 International Standards, to Join 14 Saudi Hea ...

Riyadh: The city of Tabuk (northwest) has been awarded the "Healthy City" certification by the World Health Organization (WHO), after meeting 80 criteria set by the international organization. Tabuk's receipt of this certification is the result of the combined efforts of multiple government agencies. Saudi Health ......Read More

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Patients in Disguise: Saudi's "Mystery Visitor" Program Delivers Results

From Hospitals to Home care...program runs incognito visits and calls to evaluate services Riyadh: The "Mystery Visitor" program, an initiative launched by Saudi Health, is continuing its efforts to evaluate the performance of healthcare facilities across the country. This initiative is part of the Ministry's ongoing commitment to improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare services, promoting transparency and self-regulation, and preventing health risks. Under the program, trained individuals pose as patients to visit and evaluate healthcare facilities. They provide detailed reports on the performance of each facility, which are then used to identify areas ......Read More

Monday, April 22, 2024

Response Plus Holding Net Profit surges 68% to AED 49.39 million during 2023

Group Revenue increases to AED 345.36 million Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 22 March 2024 – Response Plus Holding PJSC (ADX: RPM), the largest pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider in the UAE and KSA, has released its audited financial results for the period ending December 31, 2023. The Group’s Net Profit ......Read More

Friday, March 22, 2024

From Wearables to Well-being: New Service in Saudi Arabia Uses Data from Apps for Personalized Healt ...

Saudi Arabia's Health Tech Incubator Graduates 1st Startup Batch Riyadh: In a major push for digital health, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Health Minister, Abdulaziz Al-Rumaih, unveiled a two-pronged initiative on March 6th. This started with the launching of the Virtual Health Guide Service, which aims to empower citizens with ......Read More

Wednesday, March 13, 2024
From Wound Care to Antibiotics: KFSH&RC Wins Big at National Patient Safety Awards

Four wins solidify position as global leader in safe healthcare Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC) was honored with four awards at the 6th National Saudi Patient Safety Award Ceremony on Tuesday, March 5th. The awards were distributed across three categories: Patient Safety : Where KFSH&RC won two ......Read More

Friday, March 8, 2024

Saudi Arabia Saves Big with Shorter Hospital Stays: 13,000 Beds Freed Annually

Annual Health Performance Awards Celebrates Global Winners Riyadh: Saudi Ministry of Health celebrated Monday the annual Health Performance Awards, at a ceremony held in the capital Riyadh. During his speech at the ceremony, Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel explained that the average length of stay for hospitalized patients has ......Read More

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

85% of Saudi Patients See a Doctor Within 4 Hours

Minister of Health: Average Hospital Stay Decreased by 30% Riyadh: Riyadh's 1st Health Cluster achieved an exceptional accomplishment by winning 7 awards in various categories of the "Health Performance" award in its sixth edition, during the annual ceremony held on Monday under the patronage of the Saudi Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel. Key Achievements include securing first place in the Critical Care Improvement category for their project enhancing tracheostomy practices in intensive care units. They also secured first place in the Creativity and Innovation category for a project aimed at improving emergency patient satisfaction through combined innovative ......Read More

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Saudi Consumers can now sleep better with help from a New Natural & Non-Habit forming Aid for Sleep ...

2 out of 3 Saudis experience sleeplessness including difficulty in falling asleep, waking up at night & waking up tired in morning ZzzQuil NATURATM from the World’s #1 Sleep Aid Brand is an innovation designed to help Saudis sleep naturally, with carefully selected ingredients known for their ability to promote natural, restful ......Read More

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Gilead Sciences and Saudi Oncology Society Partner to Improve Oncology Care in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, KSA, February 19, 2024. Gilead Sciences, a leading global biopharmaceutical company, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Oncology Society (SOS) to cooperate in areas of research, clinical trials, medical education and scientific exchange. Committed to creating a healthier world through the ......Read More

Monday, February 19, 2024

A Quantum Leap: Tele-EEG Now live in 24 Saudi Hospitals

Riyadh: Saudi Health launched a pioneering project on Thursday, February 15th, to provide tele-EEG services through the SEHA Virtual Hospital (SVH). The project aims to improve healthcare services for patients with neurological and brain ailments throughout Saudi Arabia, by providing advanced technologies for diagnostics and treatment. The ......Read More

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Saudi Rare Disease Summit discussed the latest treatments and the role of artificial intelligence in ...

With the participation of more than 400 local, regional, and international experts Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, February 17, 2024: 400 local, regional, and international experts discussed the latest topics, treatments and the role of artificial intelligence in diagnosing and treating Rare Disease, at The Saudi Rare Disease Summit held in ......Read More

Sunday, February 18, 2024

Angels of Mercy...The Story of 90 Saudi Female Paramedics Saving Lives Everyday

Saudi Red Crescent's Field Response Team Provide Vital Aid in International Relief Efforts Riyadh: Saudi female paramedics are making significant contributions to saving lives and improving ambulance services in Saudi Arabia. The paramedics work around the clock with the Saudi Red Crescent teams to provide emergency medical services to ......Read More

Friday, February 16, 2024
HILTON RIYADH HOTEL & RESIDENCES WELCOMES FEBRUARY WITH NEW DINING AND WELLNESS OFFERS

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12 Ferbruary 2024: Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, a leading five-star destination and hospitality icon in Saudi Arabia, is embracing the month of February with a series of dining and wellness offers. The landmark property is inviting guests to enjoy the culinary prowess of its signature on-site restaurants, as well ......Read More

Monday, February 12, 2024

Latest Advances in Obesity Treatment Discussed at Jeddah Conference

Over 100 Experts Gather in Saudi for the 7th International Conference Riyadh: The Saudi Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery organized its 7th International Conference at the Hilton Jeddah Hotel, with the participation of more than 100 speakers from around the world. The conference, which ran for 3 days from Wednesday, ......Read More

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Canadian Companies Eye Saudi Arabia's Growing Healthcare Market

Saudi Health welcomed a delegation of Canadian companies specializing in healthcare and medical services on Sunday, February 4th, for an open discussion on investment opportunities available in the coming period. During the meeting, which was held at the ministry's headquarters in Riyadh, the spotlight was shone on the investment ......Read More

Thursday, February 8, 2024

Saudi Arabia to Host Major Summit on Precision Oncology in Madinah 50 Global Experts Explore Person ...

Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) is organizing the "Saudi Precision Oncology Summit" from February 8 to 10, 2024, in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The summit will bring together over 50 local and international experts to discuss the latest advances in precision oncology, a rapidly evolving field that ......Read More

Monday, February 5, 2024
Saudi Hospitals Lead Middle East and Africa in Global Ranking

King Faisal Specialist Hospital ranked 24th globally according to Brand Finance Riyadh: Saudi hospitals maintained their superiority in the Middle East and Africa for the second consecutive year, according to the 2024 ranking of the top 250 hospitals in the world by Brand Finance. The ranking included 7 Saudi hospitals, five of ......Read More

Friday, February 2, 2024

Saudi Innovation Fights Diabetes: HyplexTM Technology Targets 1.5m Global Amputations

From Lab to Clinic, KAUST & AmplifAI Partner to Revolutionize Diabetic Care Riyadh: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and health tech leader amplifAI Health join forces to combat diabetes with a revolutionary AI-powered early detection method. Combining KAUST's cutting-edge HyplexTM hyperspectral imaging technology with amplifAI's expertise, the collaboration aims to transform diabetic care. Initially targeting foot complications, this partnership paves the way for earlier diagnosis, improved treatment protocols, and potentially saving millions of lives globally. KAUST, the leading science and technology university in Saudi Arabia, joins ......Read More

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Saudi Arabia Drives Down Deaths, Extends Lives: Healthcare Revamp Delivers Early Wins

50% reduction in road accident fatalities and an increase in life expectancy to 77.6 years Riyadh: Buckle up, Saudi Arabia! The Kingdom's ambitious healthcare overhaul is delivering impressive results, slashing road deaths in half and pushing life expectancies upward. Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel proudly unveiled these milestones on Jan. 30th, marking the successful completion of the program's initial phase. Gone are the days of fearing every drive. Traffic accidents, once a major concern, have seen a dramatic 50% drop thanks to improved infrastructure, stricter regulations, and public awareness campaigns. This isn't just about saving lives on the ......Read More

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Saudi Health Minister in Paris for OECD Summit

40 countries meet to build resilient healthcare systems Riyadh: Saudi Health Minister Fahd Aljalajel participated, Tuesday, January 23, in the ministerial level committee and the policy forum of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) held in Paris. The two-day meetings aim to help shape policies for building ......Read More

Thursday, January 25, 2024
Preventing Famine and Deadly Disease Outbreaks in Gaza Requires Faster, Safer Aid access and more Su ...

As the risk of famine grows, and more people are exposed to deadly disease outbreaks, a fundamental step change in the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza is urgently needed, United Nations agencies warned today. The heads of the World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO) say that getting enough supplies into and across Gaza now depends on: the opening of new entry routes; more trucks being allowed through border checks each day; fewer restrictions on the movement of humanitarian workers; and guarantees of safety for people accessing and distributing aid. Without the ability to produce or import food, the entire population of Gaza relies on aid to ......Read More

Monday, January 15, 2024

Almana Group of Hospitals Introduces Revolutionary Radiation Therapy for Cancer Patients

19 December 2023, Dammam, KSA – Almana Group of Hospitals, the leading healthcare provider in the Eastern Province, is proud to announce the successful treatment of its first patient using Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT). This ground-breaking achievement, which took place this week, marks a major milestone in patient care within ......Read More

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Saudi Researchers Develop New Technology to Diagnose Autism

Focuses on tracking eye movement and adapts to the local culture Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center KFSH & RC announced earlier in December the development of an advanced system to diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD. The innovation has received a patent from the US patient office USPTO and has also been ......Read More

Monday, December 18, 2023

Nahdi Opens Its Sixth Clinic as Part of the NahdiCare Clinics Expansion Plan to Improve Primary Heal ...

Taif, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 17 December 2023: Contributing to the enhancement of a healthier quality of life, Nahdi Medical Company, has announced the opening of its sixth branch within ‘NahdiCare’ clinics in the city of Taif. Taif has recently garnered greater attention regarding development projects from the public and ......Read More

Monday, December 18, 2023
Saudi Health Minister: We Used to Invest in Treatments, Now We Focus on Prevention

From pain to hope...Saudi Health adds 1,200 new beds in 2023 Riyadh: Saudi Health Minister Fahd Aljalajel commented that the ministry has been investing for a long time in providing treatments but has shifted to focus on prevention as a road map to a healthy community, stressing that 66% of citizens do not need to travel for medical ......Read More

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia Launches Promising Medication Project

Aimed at treating serious and life-threatening conditions that do not respond to standard prescriptions Riyadh: The Chairman of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority SFDA and Minister of Health Fahad Aljalajel launched the promising medicines program in Riyadh on Sunday, December 10th. The program ensures early access to ......Read More

Thursday, December 14, 2023

Saudi Hospitals Recognized as Baby-friendly by UNICEF and WHO

global ranking focused on supporting breastfeeding and limiting breast milk substitutes Riyadh: Saudi Health achieved early December the approval of four of its affiliated hospitals as "Baby-friendly hospitals" designated by WHO and UNICEF. These include AlJouf Maternity Hospital (north), Dharma General Hospital (Center), Hotat Bani Tamim Hospital (Center), and Erwa Health Center in Medina (West), which received this certificate after passing necessary assessments. Saudi Health confirmed that the trend towards Baby-Friendly Hospitals aims to promote awareness about the importance of breastfeeding by holding workshops, distributing leaflets, and educational ......Read More

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Saudi Brings Hospitals to Homes…New Services Arrive at Patients Doorsteps

Thousands of dedicated practitioners provide 19 services to 250K patients by 2026 Riyadh: Citizens and residents no longer need to leave the comfort of their homes for medical care. Saudi Health recently expanded its homecare services to include respiration, post-delivery care, dialysis, and palliative care. Saudi Health ......Read More

Monday, December 11, 2023
Saudi Health Joins Talks for an International Convention on Epidemic Prevention

Meetings in Geneva to build on covid-19 global cooperation Riyadh: Saudi Health participates in meetings held by the World Health Organization WHO on epidemic prevention, preparation, and response in Geneva, Switzerland. Saudi Arabia is discussing with the World Health Organization and member states the possibility of drafting an agreement aimed at preventing and responding to epidemics, continuing discussions of the Intergovernmental negotiating body in its previous meetings. The ministry explained that the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted many challenges in the global health system. The drafting of the agreement comes to help unify efforts to protect communities from ......Read More

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Meet 40 Saudi Geniuses Cracking the Code of Medical Diagnostics by AI

Stanford University & SDAIA launch medical technology hackathon Riyadh: The Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence SDAIA in cooperation with Stanford University launched on Monday, December 4, the first hackathon aiming to develop medical diagnostic applications. The three-day hackathon targets 40 specialists in ......Read More

Thursday, December 7, 2023

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Announces Breakthrough in Autism Spectrum Disord ...

December 5th, 2023, Riyadh - King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) proudly announces a significant milestone in healthcare with a pioneering breakthrough in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) screening. This achievement is a key part of KFSH&RC's digital transformation journey, underscoring the institution's commitment to excellence in healthcare services within Saudi Arabia. The innovative approach has earned recognition as a registered patent application in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and is published in a Quartile 1 Journal, placing it among the top 25% in its global domain. This groundbreaking method is the first ......Read More

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Saudi Surgeons Save Twenty-year-old from Catastrophic Overseas Weight Loss Operation

Over 70 Days of Treatment to correct disastrous Gastric Bypass Riyadh: A team of doctors at King Saud Medical City's Center for Obesity and Metabolic Surgery was able to save the life of a twenty-year-old Saudi male whose gastrointestinal bypass operation caused serious complications. According to Saudi Health, the patient ......Read More

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
See the Network of 100 Saudi Health Centers Monitoring Respiratory Infections

abandoning preventive precautions allows respiratory infections to reach pre-pandemic levels Riyadh: Saudi Health revealed monitoring mechanisms implemented to deal with respiratory infections. A local network of monitoring centers consists of 70 primary health care centers and 30 hospitals, distributed geographically and ......Read More

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Saudi Health Home Delivers Flu Vaccines by Ride-Share App

Get vaccinated at the comfort of your home Riyadh: Saudi Health offered seasonal influenza vaccination service through the CAREEM ride-share application. Saudi Health stated that the vaccine can be obtained easily through this service, and the reservation process will be through the application, in which the user first ......Read More

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Saudi Surgical Team Saves 37-year-old Man from Rare Appendix Tumor

condition affects less than 1% of inflammation cases Riyadh: In Al-Ula (western Saudi Arabia), a medical team succeeded Tuesday 28th November in ending a patient’s suffering through surgical intervention to remove a rare tumor in the appendix, at Prince Abdul Mohsen bin Abdulaziz Hospital. According to Saudi Health, after ......Read More

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Celebrates Third Consecutive Year as "Digital ...

Riyadh, November 29th 2023 – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) proudly announces its recognition as a "Digital Health Most Wired" hospital for the third consecutive year by the esteemed College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHiME). This prestigious accolade acknowledges ......Read More

Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Saudi Arabia Launches Specialized Center to Solve Medical Waiting Lists

Succeeded in solving 500k cases in one year Riyadh: Saudi Health launched a new entity dubbed (The Medical Referrals Center) which aims to provide wide-ranging services through a unified electronic portal, ensuring recipients' access to services quickly and easily. The Center works to coordinate the transfer of medical referrals and appointment booking procedures for patients transferring between Saudi health facilities inside and outside the country. A unified electronic platform for referrals is utilized to accomplish this, along with a streamlined work process and a standardized approach for registering referral requests and referrals, which helps hospitals reduce ......Read More

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Saudi Medevac Helicopter Fly's 1st Night Evacuation Over Red Sea Waters

A 19-minute to move patient from Farasan Island to Jizan city Riyadh: Saudi Red Crescent Authority transferred a female patient by air aircraft on Sunday 26th November. The Director General of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority in the region stated that after coordination with Saudi health in Jazan (southern Saudi Arabia) and Farasan ......Read More

Monday, November 27, 2023

Cigna Healthcare Appoints Hisham Radwan as CEO of Cigna Insurance Saudi Arabia, Opens new offices in ...

• The appointment follows Cigna Healthcare's expansion into Saudi Arabia after becoming the first international insurance company authorized to operate through a branch in the Kingdom. • Cigna Insurance Saudi Arabia opens office in Riyadh, solidifying its physical presence in the heart of the Kingdom. • Cigna Insurance Saudi Arabia partners with Total Care Saudi (TCS) as its third-party administrator. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, November 27, 2023: Cigna Healthcare, International Health, the globally acclaimed health services company, has appointed Hisham Radwan as the Chief Executive Officer of Cigna Insurance Saudi Arabia. This ......Read More

Monday, November 27, 2023

Miraculous Gift of Walking for Saudi Quadriplegic Child

Six operations to give the 7-year-old new hope Riyadh: Surgeons in Buraidah (central Saudi Arabia) performed a delicate six-stage surgery that allowed a child with cerebral palsy to walk and stand. According to Saudi Health, the 7-year-old was paralyzed on all four limbs, unable to wear his own shoes, stand, or walk. Following the ......Read More

Monday, November 27, 2023
Saudi Medical Team Brought an Ataxia Patient to Walk Again

Intensive 6-month treatment plan Riyadh: A medical team in Al-Awegeliah (northren Saudi Arabia) succeeded in restoring walking ability for an Ataxia patient in a 6-month treatment plan after a year of losing it. Saudi Health confirmed that the physiotherapy and rehabilitation team succeeded late october in restoring a ......Read More

Thursday, November 23, 2023

KFSH&RC Organizes 10th International Nursing Conference to Explore Latest Advances in Nursing with T ...

RIYADH: November 23, 2023: The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is poised to hold the 10th International Nursing Conference in Jeddah from November 27th to 29th. Themed 'Nurses: Catalysts, Navigators, and Innovators in Healthcare,' this conference is designed to create a collaborative platform for ......Read More

Thursday, November 23, 2023

Free Rides for Saudis to Flu Vaccination Centers

Saudi Health partners with ride-share app CAREEM Riyadh: Saudi Health has partnered with Careem, a popular ride-share application, to transport individuals to vaccination centers for free in five major Saudi cities starting from November 19th until the 2nd of December. According to Saudi Health, the vaccine is safe and effective. It reduces infections by more than 60% among the most vulnerable segments including chronic disease patients and those with weak immune systems, adults above the age of 50, children aged 6 months and above, pregnant women, obese individuals, and healthcare providers. This partnership reflects Careem's commitment to social responsibility, which ......Read More

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Meet the Saudi Scientist elected to run WHO in the Middle East

25 years of experience in public health and infection control Riyadh: WHO appointed the leading Saudi public health expert Dr. Hanan Balkhi as Regional Director of its Eastern Mediterranean Office, after a vote from member states at the organization's regional committee meeting in Cairo last October. Saudi Health Minister, ......Read More

Monday, November 20, 2023
Saudi Health Receives the e-Learning Innovation Award

Ranked "highest impact" among 1,300 participating organizations Riyadh: Saudi Health received the Innovation Award in e-Education and Training in its 1st edition this November, which recognizes organizations that activate e-learning and training initiatives. More than 1,300 organizations participated in the award, ......Read More

Monday, November 20, 2023

Saudi Health Offers Free Influenza Vaccines via App

Necessary winter dose to fight infections and limit spread Riyadh: Saudi Health encouraged all to book an appointment and receive the seasonal influenza vaccine through the SEHHATY app. In a statement released early November, the ministry emphasized the importance of vaccinations to prevent influenza and respiratory diseases. Even if ......Read More

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Saudi Child Saved After Swallowing Batter

30 min Procedure Removes Battery Without Damages or Burns Riyadh: Surgeons in Bisha (southern Saudi Arabia) succeeded in saving a child's life after swallowing a battery. Saudi Health reported that the child was brought to Bisha Maternity and Children's Hospital suffering swallowing and breathing difficulties. After ......Read More

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Saudi SEHA Hospital & Innovation Center win International Award

Ranked the largest virtual hospital globally Riyadh: SEHA Virtual Hospital and Innovation Empowerment Center won ZIMAM Award for Best Business Incubator Project 2023 during the 6th GCC eHealth Workforce Conference; in Dubai. The award aims to pay tribute to arising projects in Digital Health. This win came as a ......Read More

Tuesday, November 14, 2023
KFSH&RC Succeeds in Applying Advanced Gene Therapy for Patients with Hemophilia

The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has successfully administered an advanced gene therapy for eight patients suffering from hemophilia, a genetic bleeding disorder. The hospital has demonstrated the therapy's efficacy in substantially elevating the deficient clotting factor with just a single dose. This ......Read More

Monday, November 13, 2023

Saudi Health Lunches Mega National Walking Campaign

#Walk30 deployed in 20 cities nationwide Riyadh: Saudi Health Minister launches this Saturday, 11th November the 5th edition of the nationwide program #Walk30 in capital Riyadh. The event will bring together health and sport communities to promote walking for 30 minutes per day. Saudi Health has stated that this program aims to ......Read More

Friday, November 10, 2023

Saudi German Health Establishes Sigma Chapter as the First Multisite Healthcare System Outside the U ...

November 08, 2023- Saudi German Health (SGH) a leading healthcare group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region , has received approval to establish a SIGMA Chapter as the first multisite healthcare system outside USA. The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma) has more than 100,000 active members and 600 ......Read More

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Dr. Balkhy: “Well-being of Individuals is Central to all Endeavors”

She is keen on everyone’s Health during the Global Health Exhibition Riyadh: Professor Hanan Balkhy, the newly elected Regional Director for the World Health Organization in the Eastern Mediterranean Region, attended a discussion panel on 30th October titled: “Roadmap to AMR 2024” During the Global Health ......Read More

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Agility Signs Healthcare MOU with Saudi Ministry of Investment

Aims to support digitization of the healthcare sector through introduction of new cutting-edge medical technologies, knowledge transfer. RIYADH – OCT. 30, 2023 – Agility, a supply chain services, infrastructure and innovation company, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Investment of the Kingdom ......Read More

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Saudi Health Runs General Survey of Newborns in Search of Genetic Diseases

National program to create databases for all cases Riyadh: Saudi Health keeps implementing the National Newborn Screening Program to eradicate disability and early diagnose any genetic diseases to avoid acute complications such as physical or mental disability, failure to thrive, and early decease. These complications could lay a ......Read More

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Saudi Paramedics Saved the Life of an Indonesian Pilgrim

Ten crucial minutes brought the pulse back to his heart Riyadh: Healthcare providers at a medical center in Al Masjid an Nabawi (western Saudi Arabia) saved an Indonesian pilgrim after his heart stopped beating for 10 minutes. Saudi Health (SE) declared that on Oct 5th, the patient arrived at the center as he lost consciousness ......Read More

Monday, October 23, 2023

Saving a Saudi Male from a Throat Tumor that Suffocated Him

Quick opening in the trachea restored the patient's ability to breathe Riyadh: King Khaled Hospital and Prince Sultan Center for Health Care in Al-Kharj saved a 40-year-old male from acute dyspnea. Saudi Health (SE) declared that on Oct 17, the patient arrived at the emergency clinic with shortness of breath. ENT stepped in for ......Read More

Monday, October 23, 2023
Saudi Hospital Saved a 30-year-old After His Heart Stopped

Medevacked to a Riyadh hospital for urgent surgery Riyadh: A medical team in Zulfi General Hospital (Central Saudi Arabia) saved the life of a 30-year-old male who arrived at the emergency department after acute angina. Saudi Health (SH) stated that the patient was taken to the cardiac ICU on October 10th and received CPR and ECT. As a result, heartbeats and vital signs were retrieved. Doctors admitted the patient to the ICU for follow-ups. He brought consciousness back in 24 hours and was transferred to Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz Hospital in Riyadh (Capital of Saudi Arabia) for a successful cardiac catheterization. After the surgery, the team prepared follow-up ......Read More

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Saudi Surgeon Saves Life of 70-year-old Man Who Fell on an Iron Rod

Air ambulance brought the injured to the hospital in record time. Riyadh: General Surgery Department Team at Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Hospital in Jazan (Southern Saudi Arabia) saved a construction worker from internal bleeding and fractures in some vital organs. Saudi Health stated that the patient arrived via the air ambulance on ......Read More

Monday, October 16, 2023

KFSH&RC Organizes Annual Clinical Trials Conference

Providing Roadmap in Line with National Priorities October 13th: Set for October 22nd in Riyadh, the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) prepares for its annual Clinical Trials Transformation Conference, a two-day event themed "Ecosystem Harmony." The conference aims to refine its infrastructure and unveil a ......Read More

Friday, October 13, 2023

Saudi Dr. Hanan Balkhy, a Regional Director nominated for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean

Nominated by receiving the majority of votes During the 70th session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean held in Cairo from October 9 to 12, WHO announced the appointment of Dr. Hanan Balkhy as Regional Director for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean Region as she received the majority of votes from the session ......Read More

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Saudi Minister of Health Attends the 70th Session of the WHO Regional Committee

He discussed public health challenges with the regional director. Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel, attends on Monday, Oct. 9, the inaugural meeting for the 70th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean. This meeting was held in Cairo under the slogan “United for a healthier future;” it will ......Read More

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Saudi Man Saved from Ulcer Explosion

Part of the stomach and intestines cut, pus-filled accumulations cleaned. Riyadh: Surgeons at Prince Mohammed bin Nasser Hospital in Jazan (southern Saudi Arabia) rescued a man from duodenum rupture. Saudi Health stated that the patient came to the emergency department on 20th September experiencing severe pain in the ......Read More

Monday, October 9, 2023

Saudi Health Reaches Patients on Aseer Mountains

More than 6k ambulance rides during 2023 Riyadh: Ambulance teams in Aseer region (Southern Saudi Arabia) have dealt with 6199 cases and transformed them into specialized hospitals during the first half of this year. Their professional and quick intervention helped keep patients alive and activated the use of empty beds for other ......Read More

Thursday, October 5, 2023

Saudi Hospital Discovers Rare Disease in a 20-year-old

Familial periodic paralysis is caused by a lack of potassium Riyadh: Howtat Bani Tamim General Hospital (Central Saudi Arabia) has diagnosed and treated a rare disease called Familial periodic paralysis in a male patient in his 20s. It occurs due to mutations in genes that regulate potassium in the blood. The patient arrived at ......Read More

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre Implements Advanced Technology for Remote Monito ...

Riyadh, 4 October 2023 – The Heart Centre¬¬ at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) announced the implantation of a wireless sensor-monitoring sensor in 65 patients diagnosed with heart failure. This advanced system facilitates outpatient monitoring, allowing early detection of potential cardiac ......Read More

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

ToYou Spearheads Employee Blood Donation Drive in Recognition of Blood Cancer Awareness Month

• ToYou held a two-day blood donation drive that kicked off on the 26th of September. • Initiative is part of its CSR initiative to mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month. • 70 employees donated blood during the activation. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 04 2023: Saudi-based super app ToYou organized an internal ......Read More

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Iraqi Pilgrim Saved after Severe Lung Stroke

clot-buster and a ventilator brought her back to life Riyadh: A medical team at Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Hospital in Madina (Western Saudi Arabia) rescued an Iraqi pilgrim’s life after having a severe lung stroke. ‏The patient arrived at the Emergency Department (ED) on 22nd September with respiratory arrest. ......Read More

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Saudi German Health Organises First Conference of Quality and Patient Safety in Riyadh to Highlight ...

• The Conference, organised under the theme ‘Unleashing Value-Centric Quality: Advances in Quality and Infection Control’, was the first-of-its-kind event to be held in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • The Conference, which was attended by numerous healthcare professionals, shed light on various ground-breaking ......Read More

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Indonesian Pilgrim saved in Madina

CPR & prompt care brought him back to life Riyadh: In a medical center near Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi at Madina, a professional team of doctors saved an Indonesian pilgrim’s life with CPR when his heartbeats stopped for 10 minutes. ‏Saudi Health declared that the patient arrived on 15th September by the Saudi Red ......Read More

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Crucial Operation Saves Saudi Woman from Stomach Blockage

Three hours to deal with an enlarged liver and spleen. Riyadh: In Jeddah (Western Saudi Arabia), a team of surgeons saved a woman’s life after suffering from an enlarged liver and spleen during a three-hour surgery. Saudi Health stated that the interventional radiology specialties diagnosed the patient on September 24th ......Read More

Monday, September 25, 2023

Tele-ICU in Launched in Saudi Hospital

Pilot project soon in 3 more hospitals Riyadh: Ras Tanura General Hospital (eastern Saudi Arabia) has launched a Tele-ICU service; making it the first facility to operate such a service in the region. aiming to improve the healthcare quality and optimize the best out of the available sources without having to refer patients to ......Read More

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Axile Placenta Almost Killed Saudi Mother & Baby

Crucial 3-hour operation to remove placenta and uterus Riyadh: A medical team at Al Darb General Hospital (southern Saudi Arabia) rescued a pregnant woman from severe bleeding that was almost fatal for her fetus. Saudi Health stated that the woman arrived at the emergency department on Tuesday, 18th September, suffering from ......Read More

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Saudi Triplets' Incredible Survival Story After Preterm Birth

Three months of operations, incubators, and ICU stay ends happily. Riyadh: Specialized Saudi Pediatric teams rescued newborn triplets after an early birth in Madinah (western Saudi Arabia) in early June. Saudi Health stated that the mother came to King Salman Medical City in labor and naturally delivered three babies, a girl, ......Read More

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Saudi Researchers Develop New Tech for Brain Tissue Imaging

Produced images of sodium concentration in the human brain Riyadh: In collaboration with the National Neuroscience Institute, King Fahad Medical City in Riyadh developed a new technology to image brain tissue using Magnetic Resonance (MR). Saudi Health stated on September 14, 2023, that this new technology targets hydrogen atoms, ......Read More

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

KFSH&RC Achieves 98% in KLAS Global EHR Satisfaction Survey

Riyadh, 18 September 2023 — King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center (KFSH&RC) proudly announces its exceptional achievement in the KLAS Global EHR Satisfaction Survey 2022. The renowned healthcare institution has secured a position in the 98th percentile of the survey, reaffirming its commitment to providing outstanding ......Read More

Monday, September 18, 2023

New Regulation: 35% of all Private Practice Dentists have to be Saudi

Six months to localize the sector powered by strong incentives Riyadh: Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Health, announced the decision to localize the dental profession in the private sector by 35% as of March 10, 2024. Saudi Health explained that it will work to ......Read More

Friday, September 15, 2023
Virtual Medicine Saves Fallen Worker in Saudi Arabia

Online consultation treated 11 broken ribs and a bleeding spleen Riyadh: Doctors at the ER dept in Qilwah General Hospital (southern Saudi Arabia) saved a construction worker after falling from the 4th floor. Saudi Health reported that the rapid response team at Qilwah General Hospital examined the case on Tuesday 12th September ......Read More

Friday, September 15, 2023

Saudi Surgeon Stepped in to Stop Deadly Brain Bleeding

Constant headache and severe vomiting sent patient to ER Riyadh: Neurologists at Taif (western Saudi Arabia) saved a patient from sudden bleeding in the cerebellum in a 3-hour surgery. Saudi Health stated that Neurologists at King Faisal Medical Complex (KFMC) on Sunday, 10th September, saved a patient’s life after ......Read More

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

New Skull Base for a Saudi Male

complicated microscopic operation lasted 5 hours Riyadh: ENT doctors in Jazan (southern Saudi Arabia) performed a 5-hour complicated operation to repair the skull base of a male patient. Saudi Health said that on Monday 12th September, ENT specialists at King Fahad Central Hospital managed to repair the skull base, brain ......Read More

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Achieves Historic Breakthrough with Advanced Techn ...

KSA, September 12, 2023 – The radiation oncology team at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has achieved a significant milestone in the realm of healthcare. The team has successfully harnessed the cutting-edge 4D Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography (4D PET/CT) simulation technology for the ......Read More

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Medivac to Save a Saudi Girl from Gastric Sleeve Complications

Urgent endoscopy brought her back to life Riyadh: Obesity and Bariatric Surgeons at King Saud Medical City (KSMC) rescued a girl in her 20s from gastric sleeve complications on Thursday, 7th September. Saudi Health said that upon arrival, the patient underwent clinical examinations that showed ascites and leakage within the abdomen. Surgeons decided to make a quick intervention with endoscopy. Three holes (1 cm each) were opened in the abdomen to cut adhesions, drain the abscess, put tubes to drain extra fluid and place a stent orally. The patient was moved to the ICU for follow-up until full recovery and discharge. ...Read More

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Saudi Infant Returns to Life after Three Months in Intensive Care

85-days in a nursery saved him from respiratory failure and quadrupled his weight Riyadh: Specialized health care extended for 85 days contributed to the safe discharge of a premature baby healthy and without any complications. Saudi Health said on Sunday, September 10, that physicians at Yanbu General Hospital (western Saudi ......Read More

Monday, September 11, 2023

Saudi Mother Brought Back to Life While Delivering her Baby

experienced death for 3 min and brought back by electric shocks Riyadh: A medical team in Najran (southern Saudi Arabia) was able, on Wednesday, 6th Septembe, to perform an urgent surgical procedure to save the life of a nine-month-old pregnant patient whose heart stopped for a period of 3 minutes during a c-section. Saudi ......Read More

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Saudi Health Moves Patients Amid Arabian Dunes

New medical transportation hub on the edge of the Empty Quarter Riyadh: Saudi Health launched 3rd September, the new Medical Transportation Center at Yabreen, located on the edge of the Empty Quarter desert. The center operated under Al Ahsa Medical Cluster (eastern Saudi Arabia), aims to provide emergency transport for ......Read More

Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Quick Intervention Saves Saudi Lady from Fatal Heart Leak

Two-hour surgery stops leak in prosthetic heart valve Riyadh: Cardiac surgeons at Al Ahsa (eastern Saudi Arabia) managed to stop leakage in the mitral valve of a Saudi lady. Saudi Health reported that a medical team at Prince Sultan Cardiac Center on 31st August successfully treated the case using catheterization to close the valve. After completing clinical, laboratory, and X-ray examinations, symptoms of valve leakage were found and catheterization was considered to close the leakage in a prosthetic heart valve, which had been installed in the patient since childhood. After surgery, the patient was moved to the inpatient department pending ......Read More

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Saudi German Health Launches ‘Moneyback Guarantee Policy' at All Facilities in KSA to Elevate Custom ...

06 September 2023- Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, launched a new ‘Moneyback Guarantee Policy’This new initiative underscores SGH’s unwavering commitment to prioritize customer satisfaction and exemplifies its ethos of “Caring Like Family” The ......Read More

Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Ear Surgery to Save Saudi Boy from Bullies

ENT doctors performed 1-day cosmetic surgery for a 6-year-old boy Riyadh: ENT Surgeons at the Maternity and Children Hospital in Mecca (western Saudi Arabia) successfully managed to reconstruct a child’s ear after suffering from acute prominence and brittle cartilage. Saudi Health reported that the medical team decided on ......Read More

Monday, September 4, 2023

ACWA Power Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreements with Six Italian Partners in Green Hydrogen, Water ...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 4 September 2023: Saudi-listed ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition and first mover into green hydrogen, has signed strategic agreements with six Italian partners at the Saudi-Italian Investment Forum in Milan on the 4th of September to bolster cooperation in the ......Read More

Monday, September 4, 2023
Catheter Saved Saudi man from Abdominal Artery Rupture

A 7cm ballooning aorta could have been fatal Riyadh: Surgeons in Al-Qasim (Central Saudi Arabia) saved the life of a man who suffered from an abnormal bulge in the aorta during a 3-hour surgery. Saudi Health stated that a team of vascular surgeons at King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Buraydah admitted on Thursday 31st August ......Read More

Monday, September 4, 2023

Falling on Artificial Hip Joint Fractures Saudi Lady Pelvis

8-Hrs surgery to repair broken hip and damaged arteries Riyadh: Orthopedic surgeons in Hail (northern Saudi Arabia) succeeded -early August- in repairing a fractured pelvic bone of a female patient. Saudi Health stated that Specialists in King Salman Hospital were able to perform a complicated 8-hour operation on the patient ......Read More

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Saudi Teenager Receives state-of the-art Pacemaker

New tech took 1.5 hrs. to implant in 14-year-old girl Riyadh: Prince Sultan Cardiac Center (PSCC) in Al-Qassim province (central Saudi Arabia) successfully implanted a state-of-the-art pacemaker that stimulates heart connectors. The Electrocardiogram dept. in the center succeeded on Wednesday, 23rd August, in ......Read More

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Endoscopic Surgery to Remove Defect from a Saudi Newborn Girl

Rare birth defects required a 5-hour Surgery Riyadh: A team of local pediatricians in Najran (southern Saudi Arabia) performed surgery to save a newborn from a congenital head defect. Saudi Health stated that a medical team at the Maternity and Children Hospital dealt on Monday, 28th August with a lump on the back-side skull ......Read More

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Saudi ENT Doctor Helps a Child to See Again

Nasal Endoscopy Clears a 10-year-old Eye Infection Riyadh : ENT doctors at King Fahad Specialist Hospital in Buraydah (central Saudi Arabia) put an end to a ten-year-old girl’s pain in her eyes which lasted for months. Saudi Health indicated that the patient came to the hospital on Sunday 27th August suffering from ......Read More

Monday, August 28, 2023

Saudi Surgeon Rebuilds Worker's Face After a Falling Accident

4-hour operation to cosmetically restructure facial bones Riyadh: Saudi maxillofacial surgeons in Jeddah (western Saudi Arabia) successfully restructured a construction worker's face after accidently falling from a 4m high wall. The young builder suffered from several fractures, the most severe was in the cheekbone. Saudi ......Read More

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Saudi Surgeons Save Down Syndrome Child

3-hour surgery to correct a congenital heart defect Riyadh: Surgeons in Al Ahsa (eastern Saudi Arabia) performed an urgent surgery on a 1-year-old child suffering from congenital heart defects. Saudi Health stated that specialists at Prince Sultan Cardiac Center succeeded in correcting a birth defect during a 3-hour surgery ......Read More

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Saudi Health Facilitates G20 Health Initiative

GIDH aims for a global digital shift by 2025 Riyadh : G20 Health Ministers' Meeting on Saturday, 19th August, launched the Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) in cooperation with WHO. WHO aims through GDIH to implement the Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025 to support transforming health systems into ......Read More

Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Saudi Launches A New National Institute of Health

A Vision 2030 Health Sector Transformation Program Initiative Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's cabinet announced August 15th the establishment of the Saudi National Institute of Health (SNIH). Aiming to facilitate medical research and clinical trials on a national scope. The institute will oversee and support all translational ......Read More

Monday, August 21, 2023

Revolutionary Robotic Surgery at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Marks Historic ...

KSA, August 21, 2023 - King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has achieved a remarkable milestone by successfully employing advanced robotic technology to implant electrodes into the brain of a patient with refractory epilepsy, unresponsive to conventional treatments. This groundbreaking procedure marks the Middle ......Read More

Monday, August 21, 2023

Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport Advances Saudi Vision 30 with Line-up of Wellbeing Initiatives

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 16 August 2023: The property has led several CSR campaigns and partnerships in recent months that have seen healthcare, scientific research, and community support efforts brought to the forefront. Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport has revealed a series of CSR initiatives undertaken by the the hotel to ......Read More

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre to Showcase its Innovative Approach to Medical Edu ...

Riyadh, August 14, 2023: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC), a leading healthcare institution dedicated to leadership, innovation, and excellence, is set to showcase its groundbreaking efforts in transforming Graduate Medical Education (GME) at the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference in ......Read More

Monday, August 14, 2023
Successful Enzyme Therapy for Saudi Patient Suffering Niemann-Pick

The 4-year-old girl ached from swelling in her liver and spleen Riyadh: Saudi Health stated that a medical team at the Qatif Central Hospital (eastern Saudi Arabia), managed to provide a treatment with an alternative enzyme for a 4-year-old girl, who suffered from the rare Niemann-Pick genetic disease. The disease affects ......Read More

Monday, August 14, 2023

Liver Transplant Every 3 Days in Major Saudi Hospital

Marathon transplant surgeries reach 26 in 90 days Riyadh: Surgeons at a specialized hospital in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, succeeded in setting a record by transplanting 26 livers in 90 days. A statement by King Fahd Specialized Hospital KFSH said that all donors underwent clinical examinations according to detailed medical ......Read More

Monday, August 14, 2023

Saudi Infant Evacuated 1000 Km to Save His Life

Doctors supervised the 13-month-old case via telemedicine Riyadh: Saudi Health revealed that the life of a 13-month-old baby boy was saved after suffering severe shortness of breath and was evacuated to a hospital in Riyadh. The Medical Referral Center hotline received a call on Wednesday, August 9, from a hospital in ......Read More

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Saudi Health & Post Service Transport Blood via Drones

Delivery time drops from 2.5 hrs to 2 mins Saudi Health and Saudi Post SPL succeeded early July in carrying out trials to transport blood units using drones during the Hajj season. These trips have shortened the transportation time for blood units from two and a half hours to two minutes while adhering to strict health ......Read More

Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Alma Health Signs Partnership with Arabian Shield Insurance Co, to Provide its Members With a Simpli ...

August 2023, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Alma Health, a fully-verticalized digital healthcare provider created to transform the lives of individuals living with chronic conditions, has signed its first insurance agreement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Arabian Shield, a prominent Cooperative Insurance Company which is regulated by the Saudi Central Bank and the Council for Cooperative Health Insurance. As part of this partnership, Arabian Shield's insured members will now have access to a premium end-to-end digital healthcare experience, powered by Alma Health. Alma Health offers virtual doctor consultations directly via its mobile application with one of the company’s ......Read More

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Saudi Health: 1M Monthly Calls via National Hotline

937 Center receives +6M calls during the 1st half of 2023 Riyadh: Saudi Health announced that its hotline received more than 6.1 million calls during the first half of 2023. The ministry stated that 2 Million calls were made to ask for medical advice, while 1.2 million recipients preferred to book their medical ......Read More

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Alma Health Signs Partnership with Arabian Shield Insurance Co, to Provide its Members With a Simpli ...

August 2023, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Alma Health, a fully-verticalized digital healthcare provider created to transform the lives of individuals living with chronic conditions, has signed its first insurance agreement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Arabian Shield, a prominent Cooperative Insurance Company which is regulated by the Saudi ......Read More

Thursday, August 3, 2023

Saudi Cardiac Surgeons Swap Failing Cow Valve with an Artificial Replacement

Female patient had it installed 9 years ago in Southeast Asia Riyadh: Cardiologists in the Qassim region (central Saudi Arabia) were able to perform a high-risk open-heart operation for a female patient in which the mitral valve was replaced in a complex procedure that took 6 hours. The Qassim Health Cluster announced that a specialized medical team at the Prince Sultan Center for Cardiology received on Thursday, July 6, a patient suffering from shortness of breath with minor effort, only to find out after conducting clinical and laboratory tests that her mitral valve had severe stenosis and calcification. The patient was found to have undergone heart surgery 9 years ......Read More

Thursday, July 27, 2023
Saudi Surgeon Saves Man's Life After Swallowing Car Key 15-minute Endoscopy Saved the 49-year-old

Riyadh: A medical team in Al-Qunfudah (western Saudi Arabia) succeeded in extracting a car key from the respiratory tract of a male patient -who almost lost his life- in a quick endoscopic operation that took 15 minutes. Saudi Health confirmed that medical teams were able on Tuesday, July 11, to save the life of a 49-year-old patient who ......Read More

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre and MIT Jameel Clinic Collaborate to Advance Appli ...

Riyadh, 11 July, 2023: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) and the Jameel Clinic, a research center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), have announced a partnership aimed at advancing clinical artificial intelligence (AI) research. This collaboration holds immense importance for both organizations as they strive to enhance patient care, improve clinical outcomes, and reduce healthcare costs through the development and implementation of advanced AI tools. Osama Alswailem, MD, MA, Chief Information Officer at KFSH&RC, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, "Our collaboration with Jameel Clinic ......Read More

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

KFSH&RC Implants Brain Electrodes in Child to Detect Epileptic Foci Without Surgery for First Time i ...

Riyadh, 3 July 2023: The Neuroscience Center of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC) has implanted, for the first time in the Middle East, brain electrodes in an eleven-year-old child without the need for surgery. This groundbreaking non-invasive procedure, utilizing the cutting-edge stereoelectroencephalography (SEEG) ......Read More

Monday, July 3, 2023

Saudi Health Minister Announces the Success of this Year's Hajj and the Absence of any Outbreaks

number of pilgrims has returned to pre-pandemic levels Riyadh : Saudi Health Minister Fahad Aljalajel announced the success of this year's Hajj season and the absence of any outbreaks or threats to public health. In a statement delivered from the command and Control Center in Mina on Friday, June 30th, Aljalajel said: "I ......Read More

Saturday, July 1, 2023
Bangladeshi Pilgrim's Life Saved by a Smartwatch and a Phone App

suffered a severe heart attack and had stents installed in Mecca Riyadh: A Saudi cardiology team at SEHA virtual hospital SVH successfully enabled a 55-year-old pilgrim from Bangladesh to perform the Hajj rituals, despite suffering a severe heart stroke. The pilgrim was suffering from severe pain in the chest area on June 20th and was transferred to King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah. After conducting necessary medical tests, it was found that he had a case of acute coronary artery thrombosis, and weakness in the heart muscle, which necessitated catheterization and the installation of 3 heart stents. Within 24 hours of recovery, he was transferred to SVH 800km away in the ......Read More

Friday, June 30, 2023

Saudi Health Serves 76000 Pilgrims in 40 Days'

Through a network of 32 hospitals with 6000 beds Saudi Health explained that the number of pilgrims who received medical services through its hospitals and health centers in Makkah and Madinah reached 76,635 pilgrims since late May. The ministry said that the pilgrims benefited from quality specialized services, including 23 open heart operations, 162 cardiac catheters, 385 dialysis operations, 38 laparoscopic operations, and two newborns. It is noteworthy that Saudi Health provides its services to pilgrims this year from 32 hospitals and 140 health centers with a total capacity of more than 6000 beds and staffed by about 32000 doctors and health practitioners. ...Read More

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Saudi Health Saves Pilgrim's Life from Cardiac Stroke

Installed a free cardiac stent for the elderly man Riyadh: A sixty-year-old pilgrim from the Republic of Uzbekistan arrived in Mecca only to suffer a heart attack on Thursday, June 22, leading him to the emergency department of Al-Noor Hospital in the Holy city, where he was given necessary medical examinations, through which he was ......Read More

Monday, June 26, 2023

Saudi Health serves 76000 Pilgrims in 40 days

Through a network of 32 hospitals with 6000 beds Saudi Health explained that the number of pilgrims who received medical services through its hospitals and health centers in Makkah and Madinah reached 76,635 pilgrims since late May. The ministry said that the pilgrims benefited from quality specialized services, including 23 open ......Read More

Monday, June 26, 2023
Neuropathy Awareness Week 2023: Tips for Living a Full, Active Life with Neuropathy

Neuropathy is a complex condition with various causes, including genetics and diabetes. With over a hundred distinct inherited neuropathies, it can be challenging to identify the underlying cause, making education and awareness crucial. Thankfully, medical advances and treatment options continue to improve the quality of life for patients ......Read More

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

P&G Health Collaborates with 37 Saudi Hospitals and Pharmacies to Raise Awareness of Peripheral Neur ...

Efforts emphasize the crucial role of early diagnosis during Neuropathy Awareness Week 2023 June 7, 2023: P&G Health, the healthcare division of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) makers of Neurobion, has collaborated with 37 hospitals and pharmacies across Saudi Arabia to raise awareness of Peripheral Neuropathy as part of its 'Put Life ......Read More

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

New SPInE Initiative to Empower Healthcare and Artificial Intelligence in Saudi Arabia and Beyond

The initiative was launched by His Excellency Dr. Majid Al Fayyadh during the Digital Health Conference (DHCon) in Riyadh Riyadh, 29 May 2023: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) introduced the Strategic Partner in Innovation & Excellence (SPInE) initiative during DHCon, which ran on May 16 and 17. The conference focused on the practical application of artificial intelligence in the healthcare sector. SPInE sets its sights on creating a robust technological framework within the country, driving innovation in the healthcare sector. By directly implementing cutting-edge technologies, fostering national expertise, recruiting and championing ......Read More

Monday, May 29, 2023

Saudi Health Minister Warns Against Superbugs

Gave a speech at the WHO's 75th anniversary in Geneva Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Health Fahd Al-Jalajil said on Wednesday, May 24th that the pandemic has made local health systems stronger and more resilient, speeding up digital transformation and proliferating virtual healthcare services. This came during his speech before ......Read More

Friday, May 26, 2023
Saudi Health Minister: Covid made us Stronger but keep a Look Out for Antimicrobial Resistance

Celebrated WHO's 75th anniversary by supporting the contingency fund Riyadh: Saudi Minister of Health Fahd Al-Jalajil said on Wednesday, May 24th that the pandemic has made local health systems stronger and more resilient, speeding up digital transformation and proliferating virtual healthcare services. This came during his speech before the 76th session of the General Assembly of the World Health Organization WHO in Geneva, Switzerland, in which the organization celebrated its 75th anniversary. Al-Jalajil added that Saudi Arabia believes in applying the One Health approach to confront public health risks, the most important of which is the threat of ......Read More

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Almana Group of Hospitals Announces the Opening of Aziziah Dammam Hospital, further expanding its Fo ...

The new hospital marks the group’s eighth healthcare facility within the Kingdom, a testament to Almana’s continued commitment to the Saudi community May 22 2023, Dammam, KSA: Almana Group of Hospitals, the first healthcare provider in the Eastern Region and one of the oldest and largest medical companies in the Kingdom, today ......Read More

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Digital Health Conference “DHCon” Opens in Riyadh

The Event Convened Speakers, Attendees, and Exhibitors from 15 Different Countries Riyadh, 19 May 2023: The Digital Health Conference "DHCon" was launched on Tuesday morning under the theme "AI Applications in the Healthcare Sector". DHCon is an international event that brings together key leaders, scientists and digital healthcare professionals from renowned health and academic institutions and technology companies across the globe–promoting AI's innovation and development in healthcare. The conference is powered by King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) in partnership with prominent entities, including the Saudi ......Read More

Friday, May 19, 2023

Saudi Virtual Hospital Obtains Highest Canadian Accreditation

largest global virtual hospital excels in patient safety and quality of care Riyadh: Seha Virtual Hospital SVH received Tuesday, May 16th the highest level of Canadian international accreditation of the diamond category, due to its excellence in applying safety standards, and quality of care for its virtual services. Saudi ......Read More

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Bayzat Drives Employee Health and Wellbeing Across KSA

- Workplace health initiatives can reduce sick leave absenteeism by 27%, and reduce healthcare costs for companies by 26%: WHO - Bayaa: “Bayzat pays special attention to the health and overall well-being of employees to enhance their performance” Riyadh: Bayzat, the GCC’s leading all-in-one HR and employee ......Read More

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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