Of all the benefits that have accrued to the citizens of the Kingdom, none is greater than the provision of free healthcare of the highest standard, a provision extended to all those who visit the Kingdom in pilgrimage.
The decision to embark on plan of inclusive healthcare provision was taken by King Faisal who initiated a massive hospital building programs.
The following statistics, collated for 2006, illustrate the progress made in healthcare provision in the Kingdom:
| Provision | Number |
|---|---|
| Hospitals | 386 |
| Beds | 54,724 |
| Doctors | 40,183 |
| Dentists | 5,406 |
| Pharmacists | 8,546 |
| Nurses | 83,868 |
| Assistant Health Personnel | 49,139 |
