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Gulf Insider
22-03-2025
- Health
- Gulf Insider
Saudi Health Ministry Launches 5th 'Walk 30' At Sports Boulevard
'Walk 30,' which stems from the 'Live Well' initiative, is the biggest walking event in the Kingdom It is also the biggest digital health challenge in the Kingdom, with over 1 million participants tallied via the Sehhaty app The fifth edition of 'Walk 30' will take place on April 26 at the Sports Boulevard's Sands Sports Park, the Ministry of Health has announced. The initiative, which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage more people to adopt walking as a daily habit, is held in partnership with the Sports Boulevard Foundation. It is part of the Healthcare Sector Transformation Program — a Kingdom Vision 2030 program — which seeks to increase life expectancy to 80 by 2030. 'Walk 30,' which stems from the 'Live Well' initiative, is the biggest walking event in the Kingdom and has been held each year since 2019. It aims to encourage people to commit to walking 150 minutes each week in an effort to prevent health issues and promote longevity. It is also the biggest digital health challenge in the Kingdom, with over 1 million participants tallied via the Sehhaty app. Sports Boulevard Foundation CEO Jayne McGivern said the organization was proud to host the event and that its partnership with the Ministry of Health reflected a commitment to supporting healthy lifestyles and encouraging physical activity. McGivern added the initiative reflected the foundation's vision of providing a sustainable sports environment that promoted public health. 'Walk 30' won the Kotler Award in the 'Best Health and Wellness Campaign' category. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health continues to develop innovative solutions to support the adoption of healthy and sustainable lifestyles, contributing to the reduction of chronic disease rates and improving quality of initiative is family-friendly and is held in different parts of the Kingdom, reflecting the 'A Vibrant, Healthy Nation' vision.
Arab News
21-03-2025
- Health
- Arab News
Saudi Health Ministry launches 5th 'Walk 30' at Sports Boulevard
RIYADH: The fifth edition of 'Walk 30' will take place on April 26 at the Sports Boulevard's Sands Sports Park, the Ministry of Health has announced. The initiative, which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle and encourage more people to adopt walking as a daily habit, is held in partnership with the Sports Boulevard Foundation. It is part of the Healthcare Sector Transformation Program — a Kingdom Vision 2030 program — which seeks to increase life expectancy to 80 by 2030. 'Walk 30,' which stems from the 'Live Well' initiative, is the biggest walking event in the Kingdom and has been held each year since 2019. It aims to encourage people to commit to walking 150 minutes each week in an effort to prevent health issues and promote longevity. It is also the biggest digital health challenge in the Kingdom, with over 1 million participants tallied via the Sehhaty app. Sports Boulevard Foundation CEO Jayne McGivern said the organization was proud to host the event and that its partnership with the Ministry of Health reflected a commitment to supporting healthy lifestyles and encouraging physical activity. McGivern added the initiative reflected the foundation's vision of providing a sustainable sports environment that promoted public health. 'Walk 30' won the Kotler Award in the 'Best Health and Wellness Campaign' category. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health continues to develop innovative solutions to support the adoption of healthy and sustainable lifestyles, contributing to the reduction of chronic disease rates and improving quality of life. The initiative is family-friendly and is held in different parts of the Kingdom, reflecting the 'A Vibrant, Healthy Nation' vision.
Leaders
30-01-2025
- Health
- Leaders
Minister of Health Honors KFSHRC with 2025 Model of Care Innovation Award
Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel has awarded King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) the 2025 Model of Care Award for Innovation in the government sector. The award was presented at the Model of Care Forum 2025, where KFSHRC CEO Dr. Majid AlFayyadh accepted the honor. This recognition underscores KFSHRC's commitment to pioneering innovative care models that enhance service quality and improve patient outcomes, in alignment with the Healthcare Sector Transformation Program, a key initiative of Saudi Vision 2030. It also reaffirms the hospital's leadership in medical innovation through the integration of cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatment methodologies. KFSHRC has achieved remarkable global recognition, ranking first in the Middle East and Africa and 20th worldwide among the top 250 academic medical centers for the second consecutive year. It has also been named the most valuable healthcare brand in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, according to the 2024 Brand Finance rankings. Additionally, KFSHRC was featured in Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025. Related Topics: KFSHRC Achieves World's First Robotic-Assisted Artificial Heart Pump Implantation IAU Neurology Conference Opens in Khobar, Marking Significant Global Collaboration Royal Court: King Salman to Undergo Medical Examinations on Sunday KFSH&RC Ranks Top in Saudi Arabia & Middle East Short link : Post Views: 30 Related Stories
