The construction of a SR1.6 billion specialist medical city on a plot of land donated by Saudi Aramco on Abu Hadriah Road in the Eastern Province has been approved by Dr. Abdullah…
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National Guard provides medical care to flood-hit
Over 88 beds at King Abdul Aziz Medical Complex at the National Guard in Jeddah have been provided for flood victims who need emergency care, said Dr. Bandr Bin Abdulmohsen Genawi, Executive…
Jeddah Stop TB sets up medical help call centers
The Jeddah Stop TB group has called upon medical professionals who wish to volunteer their time to help those affected by the floods that ravaged sections of the city last Wednesday to…
Chicken pox cases rise at Eastern Province schools
The incidences of chicken pox have risen among schoolchildren in the greater Dammam area, and schools are being urged to take the necessary precautions to halt the spread of this disease, a…
Specialists warn of polluted tap water, playing in rain pools
Medical experts and academics have warned against drinking tap water which they say may have become mixed with rainwater and sewage after the storm that hit Jeddah Wednesday. “The environment in Jeddah…
50-bed hospitals to be converted into primary health care centers
The Ministry of Health is working on a plan to convert 50-bed hospitals all over the Kingdom into primary health care centers. These hospitals constitute 43 percent of the total number of…
Health sector driving Saudi insurance market
Medical insurance is the fastest growing segment in the Kingdom, with a share of around 50 percent in 2009. JEDDAH: The Saudi Arabian insurance market is poised for tremendous growth and will…
Six herbal weight-loss products withdrawn
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has withdrawn from the local market six herbal products claiming to help weight loss. The products, according to the authority, contain laxatives which can cause…
‘AIDS patients have rights and are entitled to treatment’
There is an urgent need to educate residents and citizens about AIDS and HIV, said Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, Minister of Social Affairs, in a speech delivered on his behalf by Abdullah Aal…
New ‘security bracelet’ measures to prevent hospital abductions
The Ministry of Health is to put into effect a “safety bracelet” system for newborn babies to help prevent their abduction from hospitals. The safety bracelet will be first introduced “in the…
AIDS and media workshop opens
A three-day workshop aimed at informing the media about AIDS and HIV will kick off Sunday in Jeddah. The motto of the event is “Towards a Positive Interaction with AIDS Issues”. The…
Saudi healthcare sector grows rapidly
Saudi Arabia’s insurance sector is set for changes in 2011 with the implementation of a law mandating health insurance for all private sector employees. While just one aspect of the rapid pace…
Kingdom has low rate of drug abuse
Saudi Arabia’s rate of drug abuse among citizens is one of the lowest in the world, said Mufarrij Bin Sa’ad Al-Haqbani, Secretary General of National Anti-Narcotics Committee. The organization is working on…
King Fahd Hospital seeks international accreditation
King Fahd Hospital will hold an open day Wednesday, Jan. 19, to inform staff of its plans to seek international accreditation from a well-known United States body. “Staff awareness, communication and coordination…
Prince Naif to chair Anti-Narcotics National Committee today
Prince Naif Bin Abdul Aziz, Second Deputy Premier and Interior Minister, is scheduled to chair the meeting of the Anti-Narcotics National Committee in Riyadh on Saturday. Prince Naif is expected to announce…