So, we would like to congratulate ourselves as well as our wise leadership
and the whole Saudi people on the blessings of safety, security, growth and
stability achieved under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy
Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, as well as His Royal Highness the Crown
Prince and His Royal Highness the Second Deputy Prime Minister, May Allah
protect and support them.
Early, King Abdulaziz, may Allah rest his soul in peace, had established
the basis for a comprehensive and sustainable development, making use of his
wisdom, experience, determination, and effort as well as the help of his loyal
men; that is to be added to the epic struggle that enabled our late leader to
unite the country after being scattered and lacks security and stability.
After the demise of King Abdulaziz, his sons insisted on completing such
remarkable achievements. The era of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, may Allah protect him, has witnessed prosperous
developments and prosperity as well as tremendous achievements all over the
regions of the Saudi Arabia, covering all the health, economical,
constructional, scientific, educational, industrial, agricultural, and technical
fields, along with others.
As for the health situation in the Kingdom, the Government of the Custodian
of the Two Holy Mosques has given the health sector a top priority as it worked
on providing comprehensive health care for the people of this generous country.
Such steps helped the Ministry of Health (MOH) to compete its plans and programs
which aim at improving the performance and services provided for the patient,
and gaining his satisfaction.
It is worth mentioning that the total number of hospitals in the Kingdom
reached 257 hospitals; not to mention other 5 medical cities in the Central
Region, Western Region, Southern Region, Northern Region, and Eastern Region.
Within the same vein, the total number of primary health care centers increased
to 2109 health centers.
Along with such expansion and development, the Ministry has developed a
number of developmental programs under the slogan “Patient First” in order to
provide services and safety for all patients. Such programs include the Home
Medicine Program whose services benefited 28000 patients till the end of the
second quarter of this year, as well as the Visiting Physician Program which
ensures availability of all medical and rare specialties in all regions; given
that the Ministry has attracted 2823 consultant physicians under this
program.
Finally, I pray for our Almighty Allah to sustain the blessings of Islam,
safety, security, and welfare for our country and to protect the Custodian of
the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, as well as His Royal Highness
the Crown Prince and His Royal Highness the Second Deputy Prime Minister, May
Allah support them.