Health minister tours new medical facilities in Madinah

The tour is part of a strategy to upgrade healthcare for residents and pilgrims in Madinah. (SPA)
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Updated 26 August 2024
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Health minister tours new medical facilities in Madinah

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel has visited new medical facilities in the Madinah region, highlighting efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare in the Kingdom.

The tour is part of a strategy to upgrade healthcare for residents and pilgrims in Madinah, in line with the Health Sector Transformation Program and Pilgrim Experience Program under Vision 2030, reported the Saudi Press Agency.




Saudi Arabia's Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel. (Supplied)

Al-Jalajel visited the newly inaugurated outpatient clinic at King Fahd Hospital and inspected several developmental projects.

He also toured primary healthcare centers and Al-Salam Hospital, engaging with residents to gather feedback on healthcare services.

The developments are having a significant economic impact with new projects in Madinah exceeding SR180 million ($48 million), including the clinic at King Fahd Hospital and upgrades to seven primary care centers such as Al-Aziziyah and Al-Khalidiyah.

 


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