LoadingLoading ...

عربي

Ministry of Health - Saudi Arabia

  
Also known as: MOH - Saudi Arabia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Updated: Nov 09, 2010
 
 
 
Country

Saudi Arabia

Ownership Type
 
 
 
Zawya Industry Classifications (ZIC)
Sector Industry

Governmental Institutions

 
Principal Activities
Supervision of health care and hospitals in both the public and private sectors, procurement of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, licensing of doctors and private clinics, drug certification and control; referral hospital for the treatment of eye disorders.
 
Date of Establishment Year
1950
 
No of Employees
3,000 (As of Nov 08, 2010)
 
Titles/Channels
Health
 
No of Supervised Hospitals and Clinics
4,320
 
Representative Offices
Saudi Arabia (25)    
 
 
Contact Details
Address:
Ministry of Health
King Abdulaziz Street
Ministries Area
Riyadh  11176
Saudi Arabia
 
Tel:
+966 1-401-2220
+966 1-212-5555
 
Fax:
+966 1-402-9876
 
Email:
info@moh.gov.sa
 
Website:
www.moh.gov.sa

 
 
 Business Overview
Saudi Arabia’s ministry of health is responsible for public healthcare and the supervision of both public and private hospitals and medical institutions. Under its domain is the licensing of doctors and private clinics, as well as drug certifications and controls. The ministry also provides procurement of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals.

The ministry supervises 4,320 hospitals and clinics and owns and operates five hospitals, among them the King Fahad Medical CityKing Fahad Medical CityLoading..., which alone comprises several specialized hospitals and clinics totaling 1095 beds and 520 doctors.

The ministry plans to open 16 new mental hospitals and 20 diabetic foot clinics, by the end of 2011.
 
 
 Major Shareholders   
Name   Type  Country  Holding 
Government of Saudi Arabia  Government Saudi Arabia 100.00% 
 
 
 Direct Investments and Related Entities 
Subsidiaries/Associates/Affiliates
Name  Country  Holding 
Al Iman Hospital Saudi Arabia 100.00%
King Fahad Medical City Saudi Arabia 100.00%
King Saud Hospital Saudi Arabia 100.00%
Prince Salman Hospital Saudi Arabia 100.00%
King Abdullah Medical City Saudi Arabia 100.00%
Al Yamamah Hospital Saudi Arabia 100.00%
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital Saudi Arabia 100.00%