A medical team at Al-Rass General Hospital has successfully ended the 3-year suffering of a patient with a 3cm submandibular gland sialolithiasis. The hospital received the patient and performed the due x-rays and diagnostics. By Allah’s Grace, the sialolithiasis was successfully removed. It is noteworthy that the dentistry department of the hospital performed 1,573 maxillofacial surgeries in 1438H.
On the other hand, through a qualitative shift to reach all segments of target audience, MOH has recently launched the first-of-its-kind maternity and children clinic in trade complexes - namely in Hayat Mall, Riyadh. This initiative is designed to activate community's engagement and collaboration with MOH, to make services available in public places, in addition to providing consultations and awareness-raising activities to outpatients.
The new clinic features triage checkups, early screening of diseases including breast cancer, colon cancer, osteoporosis and hypertension. The clinic also conducts clinical tests, refers cases for further follow-up to reference bodies, boosts having healthy and balanced food, motivates breastfeeding, raises women's awareness, provides consultations, ensures natural child growth, refers children to concerned bodies if needed, stresses the importance of balanced food for children based on their age groups, in addition to educating visitors on the vital role of exercising and health enhancement.