King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital is a government-specialized hospital located in Riyadh , Saudi Arabia. It covers an area of 2.5 km 2 . Its establishment began in 1979 by the order of King Khalid bin Abdulaziz al-Saud and was inaugurated during the reign of King Fahd bin Abdulaziz al-Saud in 1983. Supervision of King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital The hospital is supervised by the Ministry of Health and is funded by the Self Financing Fund Development. The organizational structure includes a...
King Khalid University Hospital is a public research educational hospital in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It is one of the key medical facilities within King Saud University Medical City in Riyadh . It includes nineteen departments and is supervised by the University. Opening of King Khalid University Hospital King Khalid University Hospital was opened in the university city of Diriyah in 1982. It included an outpatient clinic complex. The hospital has achieved several milestones in healthca...
937 Health Center is a center affiliated with the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia , concerned with receiving patients' calls and inquiries, providing health consultations, and guiding patients on the required steps in emergencies and normal medical cases. The importance of its role emerged during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis as part of the ministry's health services. Tasks of 937 Health Center The 937 Health Center is a health branch that aims to meet t...
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) is an independent government-owned Saudi foundation with a private, non-profit nature. It features three main branches in Riyadh , Jeddah and al-Madinah al-Munawwarah , as well as offices and clinics to provide health cooperation services in several regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . The center is known for its global technologies, modern medical equipment, and high-quality care services, as it is performing at a global competit...
King Salman Hospital is a government hospital in the capital, Riyadh . It was built in 1984 and was inaugurated by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud when he was the prince of the Riyadh Province . Achievements of King Salman Hospital in Riyadh The hospital fulfilled several achievements and received awards and honors in various fields, most notably the American Joint Commission International Accreditation (JCI), the Suadi Central Board for Accreditation of...
The Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation (SCOT) is the official entity responsible for human organ donation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Established in 1984 under the name 'National Kidney Center,' it initially focused on organizing kidney transplantation and caring for patients with kidney failure. The center played a significant role in accelerating the establishment of dialysis centers across the Kingdom. It later launched an organ donation program for brain-dead donors. In 20...
The Basic Health Insurance Policy is a document issued by the Council of Health Insurance (CHI) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It ensures comprehensive coverage and protection for beneficiaries, aiming to maintain their physical and mental health by promoting disease prevention and encouraging healthy lifestyle practices. Importance of the Basic Health Insurance Policy The Basic Health Insurance Policy strengthens the efforts of the CHI in maintaining public health in the Kingdom. The direct i...
Mental Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refers to the various forms of support and mental healthcare provided to individuals suffering from mental health disorders, such as depression, stress, anxiety, separation anxiety disorder, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), major depressive disorder, social phobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Saudi Arabia's efforts in supporting mental health Saudi Arabia is actively working to improve mental healthcare, with Saudi l...
Al-Noor Specialist Hospital is a government specialist hospital located near the Muzdalifah Site in Makkah al-Mukarramah , western of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is 3.5 km away from the Grand Mosque . It was established in 1983, by the order of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud . It is considered one of the important medical hospitals in Makkah al-Mukarramah. Al-Noor Specialist Hospital Departments The hospital includes seventeen specialized departments that provide services to patients, incl...
The National Biotechnology Strategy is a national initiative aimed at enhancing the position of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a leading country in the biotechnology sector. The strategy serves as a comprehensive roadmap for the Kingdom to become a global hub for biotechnology by 2040. It was launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on January 25, 2024. The strategy aims to improve national health, enhance the quality of l...
The National Health Emergency Operations Center (NHEOC) is a government center responsible for the implementation and follow-up of the tasks that the Ministry of Health (MOH) has been undertaking to manage crises and disasters. It is a point of contact between MOH and other government entities, such as the Saudi Red Crescent Authority and the General Directorate of Civil Defense. Establishment of NHEOC NHEOC was founded in 2019 and launched by MOH. The center was established to pursue the effor...
Organ Transplantation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia refers to the surgical operations performed by the Kingdom in its specialized hospitals for patients in need of organ transplants. The Kingdom began organ transplant operations by conducting the first lung transplant surgery at King Fahd Hospital in Jeddah Governorate in 1991, followed by four more operations until 1994. In 1996, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Riyadh began performing organ transplant operations, conduc...