The government of Saudi Arabia accords significant attention to the Saudi health sector in order to raise the level of health services and facilities in the Kingdom and enhance the well-being of citizens.
A latest report issued by the Ministry of Health attributes the significant development and progress of the health attention accorded it by the government of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz, the Crown Prince and the Second Deputy Premier.
The Health Ministry report said that the total number of government and private hospitals reached 333 by the year 1423H, with a capacity of 47,393 beds, of which 193 were government hospitals, with a capacity of 28,488 beds. The report said that there are currently 15,602 doctors, 37,215 nurses and 22,650 paramedics employed in the Kingdom.
Source: SPA
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