Category: Health

Saudi Ministry of Health’s Hajj Health Volunteering Program begins operations with 130 specialized teams, ensuring pilgrim safety and aligning with Vision 2030.

Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel inspects Nupco’s logistics and medical supply readiness for a safe Hajj season, aligning with Vision 2030.

Saudi Ministry of Health transports 23 pilgrims requiring medical care to holy sites during Hajj, ensuring safe participation under Vision 2030 healthcare goals.

Saudi medical team saved the life of a 44-year-old Turkish woman through emergency cardiac surgery during the Hajj pilgrimage in Makkah.

Saudi Red Crescent Authority ramps up medical and emergency services for pilgrims on the Day of Arafah, ensuring health and safety during Hajj.

Saudi Ministry of Health warns Hajj pilgrims against sun exposure in Arafat from 11 am to 4 pm to prevent heatstroke. Key safety tips and Vision 2030 context.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior organized special Founding Day celebrations for inpatients at Security Forces Hospitals, demonstrating the Kingdom’s commitment to compassionate healthcare and national unity.

The Saudi Ministry of Health confirms full readiness of all medical facilities in Arafat for Hajj, ensuring comprehensive care and emergency preparedness for millions of pilgrims.

Saudi Ministry of Health reports over 112,000 pilgrims served during Hajj, highlighting Vision 2030 healthcare enhancements and operational excellence.

Saudi Ministry of Health transported 366 hospitalized pilgrims to Arafat for Hajj, ensuring medical care during rituals. A showcase of Vision 2030 healthcare excellence.

Saudi Center for Heat Exhaustion and Sunstroke treated 225 cases this season, showcasing Ministry of Health’s commitment to public safety and Vision 2030 healthcare goals.

A Turkish woman pilgrim received emergency brain surgery at King Abdullah Medical City in Makkah, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s advanced healthcare for Hajj visitors.

Saudi Ministry of Health advises pilgrims to avoid peak sun hours, drink fluids, and follow health instructions to prevent heat-related illnesses during Hajj.

Saudi Ministry of Health announces healthcare services provided to over 126,000 Hajj pilgrims since 1 Dhul Qa’dah, underscoring commitment to pilgrim safety.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health coordinates over 5,500 volunteers providing critical healthcare services to pilgrims during the 2024 Hajj season, demonstrating Vision 2030 leadership.

A specialized Saudi medical team successfully performed emergency surgery on an Egyptian pilgrim, highlighting the Kingdom’s commitment to pilgrim healthcare and safety during Hajj.

Saudi Ministry of Health reports 400% rise in private sector healthcare services during Hajj 1445 AH, enhancing pilgrim care and aligning with Vision 2030.

NUPCO provides medical supplies and logistical support to serve pilgrims during Hajj, ensuring health and safety in line with Saudi Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia deploys comprehensive healthcare system for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, featuring 25 hospitals and over 30,000 professionals to ensure safety and well-being.

King Abdullah Medical City in Jeddah receives two critically ill pilgrims via air ambulance, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s advanced emergency medical care for visitors.

KSrelief’s mobile clinics in Yemen’s Hajjah provided healthcare to over 20,000 displaced and host community individuals from Feb to June 2024, with consultations, surgeries, and health education.

KSrelief mobile clinics in Haradh District, Yemen provided medical services to 352 individuals from July 10-16, 2024, including emergency and infectious disease care.

KSrelief mobile medical clinics in Yemen’s Waalan camp provided services to 97 beneficiaries, including epidemic control and emergency care, reinforcing Saudi humanitarian commitment.

KSrelief delivers medical supplies and food items to WHO and UNICEF for a polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s commitment to global humanitarian efforts.

Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Program releases 2023 report, showing life expectancy rise to 77.6 years and progress in healthcare access, aligning with Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief mobile clinics in Yemen’s Hajjah Governorate provided medical services to 167 beneficiaries in a week, including emergency and epidemic care.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health hosts the Global Health Exhibition 2024 from October 21-23 in Riyadh, featuring over 1,200 companies and 500 speakers under the theme Invest in Health.

KSrelief launches a Voluntary Medical Project for Vascular Surgery in Port Sudan, providing specialized surgeries and training local medical staff as part of Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian efforts.

Saudi scientists from KAUST and KFSH&RC develop NanoRanger, a gene sequencing breakthrough for fast, accurate genetic disease diagnosis, supporting Vision 2030.

KSrelief’s Saudi Noor Project in Sri Lanka screened 4,484 patients, performed 478 cataract surgeries, and distributed 874 eyeglasses, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 humanitarian goals.

Saudi Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel says the Health Sector Transformation Program is a cornerstone of Vision 2030, citing achievements like life expectancy rise to 77.6 years.

King Fahad Medical City becomes the first Saudi institution to earn IASIOS accreditation in interventional oncology, meeting international standards and boosting Vision 2030 healthcare goals.

Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Program reports major progress in first year, including 20 health clusters, digital health expansion, and increased emergency preparedness.

Deputy Governor of Makkah Region inaugurates four modern health projects in Jeddah, enhancing healthcare services and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre renews JCI academic medical centre accreditation for three years, reinforcing its global leadership in healthcare quality and patient safety.

KFSHRC in Riyadh performs a groundbreaking procedure to save a child’s leg from amputation, marking a major advancement in pediatric orthopedic oncology and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.

Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Program increases life expectancy to 77.6 years, enhances preventive care, and improves health services quality, aligning with Vision 2030.

KSrelief organized a healthcare training program in Aden, Yemen, focusing on cholera treatment and infection control, in partnership with WHO and Yemen’s Ministry of Health.

KSrelief mobile clinics in Hajjah, Yemen served 1,443 patients from July 10-16, 2024, providing epidemic control, internal medicine, pediatrics, and lab services.

Three emergency centers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah operated by the Makkah Health Cluster offer round-the-clock urgent healthcare to visitors, enhancing safety and supporting Vision 2030.

KFSH&RC develops a metagenomic protocol using genetic sequencing to diagnose undetected infectious diseases, achieving zero undiagnosed cases and supporting Vision 2030.

KSrelief delivered 5,817 health services to 2,396 individuals, including Syrian refugees and host community members, at Bebnine in Lebanon in July 2024.

KSrelief concluded a voluntary medical project in Cambodia, performing 69 successful facial and jaw surgeries. The initiative underscores Saudi humanitarian support under Vision 2030.

KSrelief concludes voluntary medical project in Port Sudan, performing 70 surgeries with 16 volunteers. Highlights Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian role.

A Nigerian pilgrim has given birth to a healthy baby boy at Makkah Maternity and Children’s Hospital, the first Hajj season 1445 AH newborn, SPA reports.

UNRWA confirms poliovirus detection at displacement sites across the Gaza Strip, prompting coordination with WHO and UNICEF on containment measures.

King Saud Medical City announces 512 severe gynecological tumor resections and 4,000 patient treatments over three years, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s advanced cancer care.

Saudi Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel receives Sports Investment Forum plaque, highlighting collaboration to boost public health through sports under Vision 2030.

KFSHRC in Riyadh achieves a medical milestone, performing the first robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy in the Middle East, advancing cancer care and Vision 2030.

KAUST appoints Professor Peter Goadsby as Founding Dean of its new Division of Biomedical Sciences, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s health research capacity and Vision 2030 goals.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) wins the 2025 APEX Award of Excellence from the American Association for Respiratory Care, recognizing its world-class Respiratory Care Department.

KSrelief’s measles vaccination campaign in Yemen reached 15,384 individuals, addressing health needs amid the crisis. Learn about the initiative and its impact.

Saudi Fund for Development inaugurates 575-bed Sir Anerood Jugnauth Hospital in Mauritius, financed by $50M loan, enhancing healthcare and Saudi-Mauritius ties.

KSrelief’s medical team performed 74 surgeries and examined 96 children in Mukalla, Yemen, from Dec 14-21, 2024, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian commitment.

KSrelief delivers fourth batch of dialysis solutions to kidney patients in Yemen’s Hadhramaut, enhancing healthcare capabilities and supporting Vision 2030.

Makkah Deputy Governor Prince Saud bin Mishaal met Public Health Authority CEO Dr. Abdullah Algwizani in Mina to review 1446 AH Hajj health initiatives.

KFSHRC showcased its advanced robotic surgery system at the Global Health Exhibition 2025 in Riyadh, reporting 1,370 robotic procedures in 2024.

Saudi Arabia inaugurates SHIFT innovation center in Riyadh to enhance healthcare innovation and align with Vision 2030 goals.

KSrelief teams perform 150 successful surgeries and provide outpatient care to 300 people in the Gaza Strip through a volunteer project at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital

Riyadh hosts MENA Telehealth Expo, highlighting digital health solutions and Saudi Arabia’s commitment to Vision 2030 healthcare transformation.

The sixth Saudi Global Conference on Occupational Safety and Health concluded in Riyadh with over 8,000 attendees and 16 MoUs signed, advancing Vision 2030 labor goals.

KSrelief launches voluntary cardiac surgery and catheterization project in Aden, Yemen, providing free life-saving care to children and adults in need.

KSrelief implemented volunteer medical projects in Aden, Yemen, performing 226 surgeries and benefiting thousands. Learn about the impact and Vision 2030 alignment.

Saudi Fund for Development inaugurates a $25 million cancer hospital in Mauritius, enhancing healthcare and strengthening bilateral ties.

KSrelief’s medical team in Aden, Yemen, successfully performed 83 heart surgeries, including 68 catheterizations and 15 open-heart procedures, as part of ongoing humanitarian efforts.

KSrelief launches Saudi Noor Volunteer Program in Hadramaut, Yemen, performing over 100 eye surgeries to combat blindness.

KFSH&RC CEO Dr. Majid Al Fayyadh highlights technology investment to address global health challenges, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 at Harvard conference.

Saudi authorities recall BON TUM mayonnaise after botulism outbreak in Riyadh. Factory shut down, nationwide action taken to ensure food safety.

KSrelief signs agreement with IRVD to operate National Blood Bank in Mogadishu, Somalia, benefiting 7,275 individuals and strengthening healthcare.

KSrelief’s mobile medical clinics in Hodeidah, Yemen, provided essential treatment to 2,134 beneficiaries, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian commitment.

KSrelief-supported dialysis center at Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu treated 341 patients in March 2024, providing 1,111 dialysis sessions and medical exams.

KSrelief-backed measles vaccination campaign immunizes 4,322 children in Yemen’s Hajjah and Saada governorates, also monitoring pregnant women.

Saudi Arabia’s National Bioethics Committee participated in the 14th Global Summit of National Ethics Committees in San Marino, highlighting the Kingdom’s ethics system and disability rights.

Madinah Health Cluster has prepared 18 hospitals and medical centers with over 20,000 staff to serve pilgrims during Hajj, ensuring their health and safety.

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health reports over 235,000 nurses in 2023, a 23% increase since 2016, highlighting progress under Vision 2030’s Health Sector Transformation Program.

Saudi Health Minister Fahad AlJalajel met with Djibouti Ambassador Dya-Eddine Bamakhrama to discuss enhancing health cooperation between the two nations.

KSrelief continues volunteer medical project for cardiac surgery and catheterization in Yemen’s Aden, performing 166 catheterizations and 25 open-heart surgeries as part of Saudi aid.

KSrelief team inspects oxygen filling plant at Qishn Hospital in Yemen, boosting healthcare capacity with 22,630 annual cylinders and Vision 2030 alignment.

KSrelief concludes 21st Saudi Pulse voluntary program for pediatric heart diseases in Yemen, performing 90 cardiac procedures; a step toward Vision 2030 humanitarian goals.

Saudi Arabia’s KSrelief launches volunteer medical project in Gambia, providing myomectomy and pediatric surgeries to low-income patients, reinforcing humanitarian ties.

Saudi Arabia’s Shefaa Platform has treated 8,000 needy patients since 2020, providing medical care across 15 specialties with community support.

Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Health Cluster prepares health monitoring centers at border crossings and airport to ensure pilgrim safety during Hajj.

KSrelief’s volunteer medical team in Gambia successfully removes an 11kg tumor from a 17-year-old patient, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian commitment and Vision 2030 goals.

Saudi Ministry of Health urges domestic pilgrims to vaccinate for COVID-19, influenza, and meningitis before Hajj to ensure safety.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) receives the 2024 Value-Based Healthcare Prize for its Home Hemodialysis initiative, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s healthcare excellence.

KSrelief’s Saudi Pulse volunteer program completes 89 pediatric cardiac surgeries in Hadhramaut, Yemen, including 34 open-heart operations, enhancing healthcare and reflecting Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia becomes a member of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, underscoring its commitment to global health cooperation and cancer prevention efforts.

KSrelief implemented a volunteer medical project in Port Sudan, performing 26 successful neurosurgery and spine surgeries from May 12-17, 2024, aiding low-income patients.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) will host a Clinical Trials Awareness Campaign on May 19-20 at Riyadh Park Mall to educate the public about clinical research.

KSrelief-supported prosthetics center in Yemen’s Taiz provided 821 services to 329 beneficiaries in April 2024, highlighting Saudi humanitarian efforts.

KSrelief completes medical project in Port Sudan, performing 28 neurosurgery and spine surgeries for children and adults from May 12-17, 2024.

KSrelief wraps up a voluntary medical project in Aden, Yemen, performing 25 open-heart surgeries and 223 catheterizations for children and adults from May 4-15, 2024.

Weqaa conducted a mock exercise in Makkah to test response to animal disease outbreaks during Hajj, ensuring public health and safety. Learn more about the drill.

KSrelief volunteer medical team conducted orthopedic surgeries in Hadhramaut, Yemen, providing critical care to 60 patients and reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian role.

Saudi SDRPY begins construction of Sabah Hospital in Abyan, Yemen, enhancing healthcare access and supporting Vision 2030 regional goals.

SFDA CEO Dr. Hisham Aljadhey oversees Hajj food and drug safety in Madinah, ensuring pilgrim health, in line with Vision 2030.

Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Program connects over 20 million beneficiaries to family medicine teams, enhancing preventive care under Vision 2030.

KSrelief implements four volunteer medical projects in Pakistan to combat blindness, examining over 18,000 individuals and performing 1,633 surgeries as part of the Saudi Noor Volunteer Program.

Northern Border University’s medical convoy provides essential healthcare to Iraqi pilgrims at Jadidat Arar Border Crossing, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Madinah launches comprehensive Hajj 1445H plan with 45 centers, 71 ambulance teams, and 690+ staff to ensure pilgrim safety.