Hafr Al-Batin Health Affairs has introduced 100 oxygen concentrators at King Khaled General Hospital with the aim of alleviating the sufferings of oxygen-dependent patients, as well as reducing hospitalization period and helping them to perform their daily routines among their families better. It is a lightweight device that can be easily carried from one place to another.
In its 2017 achievements report, MOH has included 65 new healthcare centers, bringing the total number of healthcare centers to 2,390 instead of 2,325. These centers, which have been enhanced with all required manpower, equipment and supplies, helped to provide more accessible health service to over 300,000 citizens. Likewise, working hours in 39 new healthcare centers have been extended to 11 pm; thus, making 204 healthcare centers operate until this time instead of 165 centers. In order to reach a comprehensive coverage, to reduce congestion and to satisfy citizens, MOH has enhanced the centers with well-trained doctors, medical and technical staff, as well as providing security services at the on-duty centers.