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Almana Hospital Al-Khobar Successfully Completes Complex 16-Hour Maxillofacial Surgery with Cutting- ...

The Head and Neck Oncology team at Almana Hospitals removed a tumor from the right side of the jaw of an adolescent patient and reconstructed the defect using harvested bone and tissue from the lower leg (fibula), with its blood supply along with a custom-made plate to support the grafted bone. The success of this case was attributed to the close multidisciplinary collaboration of the surgical team and meticulous pre- and intra-operative planning, all supported by the latest 3D technology advancements. 17 December 2024, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia – The Almana Hospital in Al Khobar, a leading healthcare provider in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, has successfully ......Read More

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

JHAH's Dhahran Health Center Earns Baby-Friendly Hospital Accreditation, Establishing World-Class St ...

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia – 9 December 2024: Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH) has achieved a significant milestone with its Dhahran Health Center receiving official 'Baby-Friendly Hospital' accreditation from the Saudi Ministry of Health. This prestigious recognition places the center among fewer than ten hospitals in Saudi Arabia ......Read More

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Nahdi Medical Company Solidifies Its Position as the Largest Primary Healthcare Provider in the King ...

Nahdi selects Khamis Mushait as a location for its tenth primary care clinic in the Kingdom. The expansion of 'Nahdi Care' Clinics is set to enhance the quality of life in line with the objectives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 Asir, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, November 28, 2024: Nahdi Medical Company bolsters its leadership ......Read More

Thursday, November 28, 2024

9th edition of SPNS Conference and Workshops to draw healthcare professionals

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 15 November, 2024: The 9th edition of the Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society (SPNS) Conference and Workshops is organised by Maarefah Management will be held from November 20 - 23, 2024 at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Top healthcare officials, dignitaries, industry ......Read More

Friday, November 15, 2024
Aster Sanad Hospital Saves Life of 54-Year-Old Patient Suffering from Massive Cerebellar Stroke

54-year-old patient made a complete recovery from a massive cerebellar stroke in just 10 days, compared to the typical 4-6 week recovery period. Rapid response and precise execution from the medical team resulted in optimal health outcomes in the patient. Globally, 15 million people suffer a stroke each year, resulting in nearly 5 ......Read More

Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Musanadah adds ISSA membership to drive Saudi hospital and healthcare sector growth

Leading Saudi-based IFM provider, Musanadah Facilities Management has secured membership with the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA), one of the world's leading global industry associations for cleaning and facility management. This membership marks a significant milestone for Musanadah, enhancing its ability to deliver ......Read More

Thursday, October 17, 2024

A Magical Puppet Show that Brought Joy to Young Thalassemia Patients

KSA – Riyadh, October 2024: In collaboration with the Sheryan Society, a leading Hematology Patient Advisory Group based in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, Bristol Myers Squibb, a leading biopharmaceutical company, organized and hosted a unique puppet show designed to uplift the spirits of children who are bravely fighting Thalassemia. This event aimed ......Read More

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Saudi Hospital Preforms Life-saving Minimally Invasive Aneurysm Repair

61-year-old patient saved through 3-D imagery and a branched stent Riyadh In a medical first for the Middle East, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre KFSHRC successfully repaired a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in a 61-year-old patient with complex health issues. This minimally invasive procedure, performed using ......Read More

Monday, October 7, 2024
Corp Yanbu Hotel Transforms Yanbu's Hospitality Landscape

Dubai, UAE (August 27, 2024): Hospitality Management Holding (HMH) is proud to celebrate the remarkable success of its newest venture, Corp Yanbu Hotel, which has made a significant impact on the hospitality scene of Yanbu since its grand opening in June. The launch of Corp Yanbu Hotel marked a new chapter for hospitality in Yanbu. With its ......Read More

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Leading Saudi hospital reveal its latest medical education breakthrough in Switzerland

Virtual Simulation .. A Powerful Tool for Training Physicians at KFSHRC Riyadh King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) continues to strengthen its global presence through its participation for the second consecutive year in the Association for Medical Education in Europe AMEE 2024 conference, held in Basel, ......Read More

Thursday, August 22, 2024

Saudi Breakthrough: New Genetic Test by KFSHRC Cracks Undiagnosed Infections

Latest protocol identifies 50% of the previously undiagnosable diseases in 24 hours Riyadh King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has made a significant breakthrough in medical diagnostics with the development of a cutting-edge genetic protocol. This innovative approach is revolutionizing the detection of infectious ......Read More

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Cigna Healthcare Names Leah Cotterill Middle East and Africa CEO, outside KSA

Cotterill is the first woman to lead an international health insurance company in the UAE. In her new role, she will be responsible for driving strategic growth across the region's key markets, outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Dubai, UAE, 02 July 2024 - Cigna Healthcare, the leading global health services company, today announced ......Read More

Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Discover the Health App Used by 94% of all Saudis

SEHHATY: A Digital Gateway to 40 Free Medical Services Riyadh: The Saudi National Healthcare Transformation Program has announced that the number of users for its SEHHATY (my health) app has surpassed 30 million across the country. The app provides beneficiaries with access to 40 digital healthcare services, including booking and ......Read More

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

So Long, Stiff Knees! Madinah Hospital Pioneers Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery in Saudi Arabia

Riyadh: Surgeons at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking medical procedure using advanced orthopedic surgical techniques. For the first time in the Madinah region, the medical team employed a robotic system to replace the knee joint of a patient in her seventies. The patient had been experiencing ......Read More

Monday, May 20, 2024

Goodbye Waiting Lists: Saudi Health Launches Unified Medical Referral System

Real-time integration of bed capacities in all government and private healthcare facilities Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Health Abdulaziz Al-Rumaih launched the unified platform for the Medical Referral Center on Sunday. The platform is a comprehensive national service that aims to manage treatment requests between regions ......Read More

Monday, May 20, 2024

Mölnlycke Health Care increases stake to 60% in Tamer Mölnlycke Care, a joint venture bet ...

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 17 May 2024: Mölnlycke Health Care, a world leading MedTech company, has expanded its commitment to operations in the Middle East by extending its stake from 33.3% to 60% to become majority shareholder in Tamer Mölnlycke Care – a joint venture with Tamer Group, the market leader in healthcare distribution in ......Read More

Friday, May 17, 2024
Saudi Charitable E-Platform Treats 8,000 Patients Without Health Insurance

SHEFA Platform: A Model for Community-Driven Healthcare Riyadh: Shefaa Platform, an initiative of the Health Endowment Fund, has achieved remarkable successes and accomplishments since its inception, treating over 8,000 cases in 4 years. The Shefaa Platform was launched in 2020 to facilitate access to medical services and medications ......Read More

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

New Hope for Cancer Patients in Mauritius: Specialized Hospital Launched with Saudi Funding

A $25 million loan builds a 220-bed state-of-the-art facility Riyadh: Sultan Al Marshid, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, inaugurated the National Cancer Hospital in the Republic of Mauritius, which the fund financed through a $25 million loan. This new hospital is a significant achievement that enhances the efficiency of the ......Read More

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Bill Gates & WHO chief in Riyadh for High-Level Dialogue Sessions

Saudi Arabia Takes Center Stage in Global Health Discussions: Al-Jalajel Announces Collaboration with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Riyadh: Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel participated in a high-level dialogue session as part of the World Economic Forum events held Monday in Riyadh. The session was attended by several ......Read More

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

King Fahd armed forces hospital begins trial of new bioadaptive angioplasty procedure for heart Dise ...

Unique Device Opens Coronary Arteries and Restores the Artery to Naturally Pulse for Increased Blood Flow and Heart Recovery KSA, April 29, 2024 – King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital is first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to begin clinical research and now offer a new type of angioplasty procedure with the DynamX bioadaptor implant, an ......Read More

Monday, April 29, 2024
Air Ambulance Saves Man In Remote Desert Crash

Saudi Red Crescent Crews Reach Injured Man In Under 10 Minutes Riyadh Air ambulance crews from the Saudi Red Crescent in Al-Jouf (northern Saudi Arabia) have saved the life of a man who was involved in a hit-and-run accident in the remote Al-Rawsan desert area. The Red Crescent received a call about the accident via the 997 emergency ......Read More

Sunday, April 28, 2024

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

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