Makkah Deputy Governor Launches Healthcare Projects, Receives WHO Certificate
Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz, inaugurated four cutting-edge healthcare projects today at the governorate headquarters in Jeddah. These initiatives aim to enhance healthcare services for residents and contribute to the overall development of the health sector. The event was attended by Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel, alongside several princes, ministers, and key healthcare leaders.
King's College London Hospital
The newly launched facilities include King's College London Hospital and Andalusia Hospital, both equipped with state-of-the-art medical technologies to deliver advanced healthcare services. Additionally, the Masar Center for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment – Bin Mahfouz was inaugurated as the Kingdom's first private, fully integrated rehabilitation center for mental health and voluntary addiction treatment. Also part of the development is Tamer Pharmaceutical Company, further strengthening the region's pharmaceutical capabilities. Altogether, these projects represent a total healthcare investment of SAR 1.9 billion, providing a combined clinical capacity of 430 beds.
World Health Organization
During the ceremony, the deputy governor received a certificate of appreciation from the Minister of Health on behalf of the World Health Organization (WHO), recognizing Jeddah as the largest million-plus health city in the region. This designation underscores Jeddah's commitment to meeting over 80 health, social, educational, and urban development standards.
Transforming Healthcare
These projects highlight the private sector's pivotal role in transforming healthcare, fostering innovation, and ensuring the sector's sustainability according to international standards. Speaking at the event, Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare:
'Enhancing healthcare quality remains a core priority, ensuring comprehensive services that meet the community's needs while integrating the latest technologies and best practices. Mental health and addiction treatment are vital to improving quality of life and well-being. Under the guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, we continue to build a comprehensive health ecosystem that guarantees easy access to world-class medical services across the Kingdom.'
These advancements align with Saudi Arabia's vision for a modernized, innovative, and accessible healthcare system that prioritizes patient well-being and sustainability.
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