New cases of dengue fever have been reported at Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz Hospital, with instances emerging predominantly from the eastern district of Quwaizah, a medical source has said. While unwilling to…
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Budget attaches importance to research and development
The State budget approved by the Cabinet Monday attaches importance to projects related to research and development and science and technology projects for the e-government. According to a detailed and comprehensive statement…
Boost for Jazan with top-class eye center
A state-of the-art optometric center was opened in Jazan on Wednesday with the support of Prince Mohammed bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz to cater to the health needs of the people of the…
Medical college doctors banned from private sector
Over 300 doctors at state university medical colleges have threatened to resign if a Health Services Council ban on university medics working in the private sector comes into effect, sources have said….
Diabetes prevention cheaper than treatment
At a recent seminar titled “Advances in Surgical Management of Diabetic Retinopathy,” held at Al-Hokama Eye Specialist center, retina-vitreous consultant Dr. Osama Alem said prevention of diabetic complications, including blindness, is far…
Pakistanis, Indians, Filipinos to work in Kingdom’s pharmacies
Pakistani, Indian and Filipino nationals are now permitted to work as pharmacists in private pharmacies in the Kingdom following approval from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS). The SCHS said the…
Pvt hospital probed for ‘fleecing’ citizen
Jeddah Health Affairs is investigating a private hospital after a Saudi citizen lodged a complaint saying he was exploited and cheated out of SR15,000 when his son was admitted after sustaining injuries…
Hospital hygiene improves after bribe rejection
Abdullah Al-Dhibyani, the director of Yanbu’s Al-Nakhel Hospital, has said that his rejection of a bribe has led directly to significant improvements in standards of cleanliness at the hospital. Al-Dhibyani said he…
2,219 cases of dengue fever in Jeddah
A Makkah Health Affairs official has said there are 26 significant mosquito breeding ground sites in Jeddah and that greater efforts are required to eradicate them, particularly in the face of 2,219…
Medics sent to free siblings
Health officials have visited Abdul Rahman and Fatima, the Yemeni brother and sister in Taif who have remained chained and locked up at home for 50 years due to reasons of mental…
Shoura member calls for better care for senior citizens
A severe shortage of places to live and doctors threaten the lives of one million old Saudis, said Dr. Talal Bakri, chairman of Family and Youth Committee at the Shoura Council. He…
Doctors incorrectly diagnose woman with twins
A medical committee in Najran has blamed two female doctors for incorrectly informing a man that his pregnant wife was going to give birth to twins, when she was in fact carrying…
Ministry asks private hospitals for more beds
The Health Directorate in Taif has admitted it has sought the help of private hospitals in the governorate to help solve its critical shortage of beds in the Intensive Care Units (ICU)…
Sultan commends Health Ministry for Haj services
Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, commended Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah on Saturday for the excellent health services that contributed to a successful Haj free of…
Crackdown on illegal paramedics
The authorities here will soon announce that the Kingdom is free of unqualified and illegal medical workers, according to Dr. Abdullah Al-Dhahyan, Director of Public Relations at the Saudi Council for Health…