The Minister of Health H.E. Fahd Abdulrahman AlJalajel inaugurated a number of health projects in Al-Ula Governorate, in the presence of the Acting CEO of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula Governorate, Abeer AlAql, and the CEO of the Health Holding Company, Nasser AlHaqbani.
The projects included the infrastructure renovation project for Prince Abdul Mohsen Hospital, Ashar Urgent Care Center, and AlSakhirat Primary Healthcare Center, after completing all the necessary infrastructure and technical equipment.
During his visit, the Minister made a field tour that included the intensive care, radiology, and emergency departments at Prince Abdul Mohsen Hospital. The tour also included inspection visits to Ashar Urgent Care Center and Al-Sakhirat and Al-Manshiyah Primary Healthcare Centers.
These projects come as part of the efforts to enhance health services in AlUla Governorate and the surrounding areas, in line with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. These projects harness the latest medical equipment and technologies, in addition to a specialized medical team that provides integrated services including emergencies, specialized clinics, surgery departments, and intensive care, with the aim of meeting the needs of citizens, residents, and tourists in the region.
The Minister also reviewed the Prince Abdul Mohsen Hospital housing development project, including the mockup villa and residential units designated to provide an integrated work environment for health cadres working in the AlUla health sector.
During his speech, Minister AlJalajel expressed his gratitude to the wise leadership for the continuous support of the health sector, noting that "these projects reflect the Kingdom's commitment to developing the health infrastructure and providing advanced and comprehensive medical services to the community, and we are committed to continuing our efforts to achieve more health achievements that serve the aspirations of citizens and residents, and support the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030." He also thanked all the cadres who contributed to the implementation of these projects, emphasizing the continuation of work to enhance the quality of health services in all regions of the Kingdom.
This visit highlights the Kingdom's achievements in the field of health education and the development of national competencies, as the Saudi Board has graduated more than 30,000 health professionals over the past twenty years, with significant increases in the number of graduates recently.
The 2024 batch is the largest in the history of the Saudi Board, which included more than 13,000 health professionals from 170 specialties, who were trained in 700 centers across the Kingdom.
In light of the global challenges regarding the lack of health cadres, the Kingdom continues its investments in training health professionals and providing innovative solutions to enhance the quality of health care locally and globally. This visit confirms the Ministry of Health's ongoing commitment to developing a comprehensive and innovative health system that enhances the well-being of society and reflects the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 which focuses on improving the quality of life and providing integrated health care for all.