Asir records highest life expectancy in Saudi Arabia, says health minister
Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel says Asir leads the Kingdom in life expectancy, crediting ongoing healthcare projects for improved medical outcomes.
Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel announced that the Asir region in Saudi Arabia currently boasts the highest life expectancy in the country. Al-Jalajel attributes this achievement to ongoing healthcare projects and initiatives in the area. He stated that these projects have significantly reduced the number of medical referrals to specialist hospitals, thereby improving medical outcomes for the region's residents.
Al-Jalajel made these remarks during an interview on Al-Ekhbariya TV, where he highlighted the ongoing healthcare projects being implemented alongside major developments that have positively impacted the region's medical services. Asir Governor Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz joined the discussion, reviewing healthcare services in the region alongside Health Minister Fahd Al-Jalajel and Education Minister Yousef bin Abdullah Al-Benyan.
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