Saudi Arabia extends healthcare services to 97% of population centers
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia continues to expand access to healthcare services across its regions, with healthcare coverage reaching 97 percent of population centers. This progress reflects ongoing efforts to develop the healthcare system, improve the efficiency and quality of its services, and facilitate access for beneficiaries, in line with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program.…
Reporting from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's healthcare coverage has reached an impressive 97 percent of population centers. This significant achievement is a result of ongoing efforts aimed at developing the healthcare system, improving service efficiency and quality, and ensuring easier access for beneficiaries, all in line with the Health Sector Transformation Program's objectives.
The Kingdom's healthcare infrastructure consists of 20 health clusters, approximately 2,000 primary healthcare centers, and 44,000 hospital beds spread throughout its cities and regions. The Seha Virtual Hospital (SVH) has further enhanced geographical access to healthcare, having assisted more than 365,000 beneficiaries. The Sehhaty platform has streamlined healthcare service access, processing over 30 million appointments, delivering six million instant consultations, and offering 74 digital services.
Notably, 90 percent of patients receive emergency or urgent care within a four-hour timeframe, while the intensive care bed rate stands at 15 beds per 100,000 people.
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