According to Al-Qunfudhah Health Affairs, the Orthopedics Department of South Al-Qunfudhah Hospital has successfully conducted the first surgery to immobilize pelvic fractures of the sacroiliac joint, which connects the spine to the pelvic bones. The fractures were immobilized using 2 plates and 7 screws to rebuild the joint. Thank Allah the patient is in a good health.
It is noteworthy that the MOH has launched a daily specialization-based e-Waiting List for surgical operations on its online portal. The list features the MOH's hospitals, along with surgical specializations and corresponding waiting days respectively. The list also includes five levels of waiting days, from one to 180 days. By launching this initiative, MOH aims to update all patients and beneficiaries of services provided by its health facilities on the developmental efforts to boost performance levels, and to provide high quality services to satisfy and meet the health needs of citizens.