RIYADH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has conferred the prestigious “First Rank King Abdulaziz Medal” on Saudi female scientist Dr. Khawla Al-Kuraya in recognition of her achievements in science…
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Age not a barrier for H1N1 vaccination
RIYADH: With 15,500 cases of swine flu in the Kingdom, including 124 deaths, the Ministry of Health is to vaccinate people of all age groups against the flu at all Primary Healthcare…
Rumors of bogus health officials in Saudi Arabia poses threat
JEDDAH: There are concerns bogus Health Ministry officials are visiting homes with the intention of robbing residents. Citizens and expatriatwes have been circulating warnings via SMS messages about the con men, although…
Saudi Doctors accuse hospital of failing to get them licenses
JEDDAH – Eight expatriate doctors have accused their employers at a private hospital of failing to get them medical licences to allow them to practice in the Kingdom. In their complaint –…
Saudi raises alarm over rising heart cases Saudi Gazette
28th December 2009 : Saudi Arabia’s heart association has raised the alarm over the rising rate of heart disease among the Kingdom’s population, according to a report. The Saudi Gazette newspaper quoted…
Wilmer Institute join hands with Saudi Eye hospital.
RIYADH: King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) in Riyadh and the Wilmer Ophthalmologic Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore have joined hands to develop new procedures and new treatments for eye…
Abdullah praises Al-Rabeeah, team for achievements in transplantation.
RIYADH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has commended Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and his medical staff at the King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Dammam on Friday for their…
Budget Allocation Will Boost Health Services In Saudi
RIYADH: The budget presented by Custodian of the Two Mosques King Adbullah will help the Ministry of Health provide improved and integrated health services in the Kingdom, according to Health Minister Dr….
Mishaal Opens Vaccination Drive For Intermediate School Students
JEDDAH: Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed has launched the H1N1 vaccination campaign for intermediate school students at his Jeddah office on Tuesday. The director of the Health Department in Jeddah has…
Budget Puts Development on Fast Track: Economy Minister
RIYADH – With its prioritized allocations and expenditures, this year’s state budget will expedite economic development and social and individual growth as instructed by King Abdullah, said Khaled Al-Gosaibi, Minister of Economy…
Red Crescent’s Air Ambulance Service Launched
RIYADH: Riyadh Gov. Prince Salman on Sunday launched the air ambulance service of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) and inspected one of the three planes that have been put into…
Saudi Hospital operation center closed after medical mistake
20th December 2009 JEDDAH: The Health Affairs Department in Makkah province ordered the closure of operation department of a private hospital, following instructions from Minister of Health Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah. The closure…
Poor Response to H1N1 Vaccination Drive in Saudi Schools
19th December 2009 RIYADH/JEDDAH: As the stage is set to launch a national swine flu vaccination campaign among students by the Ministry of Health on Saturday, a lukewarm response has been reported…
Saudi growth set to surge
MANAMA: Stability across key project-driven sectors in Saudi Arabia will attract more foreign investments and accelerate economic growth. That will put the kingdom at the forefront of the region’s recovering economies, according…
19-20 people die in Saudi Roads daily
14th December 2009 Saudi Arabia : An average of 20 people are killed in Saudi traffic accidents daily, making the country’s roads among the most unsafe in the world, local newspaper Arab…