Average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia rises to 77.6 years

Average Life Expectancy in Saudi Arabia on the Rise

Average Life Expectancy in Saudi Arabia on the Rise

The Saudi Ministry of Health’s Health Sector Transformation Program has reported that the average life expectancy in the kingdom has risen to 77.6 years. This remarkable increase is attributed to various health initiatives, including the implementation of health promotion policies, the reduction of salt and trans fats in foods, the promotion of walking, and the improvement of healthcare services. Key achievements highlighted in the report include: * Increased patient satisfaction with hospital care from 82.41% in 2019 to 87.45% * Increased number of qualified nurses per 100,000 population from 581.6 in 2019 to 733 * Primary healthcare coverage in residential areas at 96.41% The report also highlights strategic steps and international awards that contribute to the program’s objectives of improving service quality and access to healthcare, and promoting health safety. Key milestones in 2023 include the approval of the National Institute for Health Research and the completion of the institutional transformation initiative for the Ministry of Health. These advancements align with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030 and demonstrate the kingdom’s commitment to improving the health and well-being of its citizens.

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Health’s annual Health Sector Transformation Program said in a 2023 report that the average life expectancy in the kingdom has increased to 77.6 years.

According to the Saudi Gazette, the report highlighted key achievements that align with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030.

The report shows that a remarkable increase is due to a series of health initiatives, including the introduction of health promotion policies in all areas of life, the reduction of salt in foods, the disclosure of calories, the promotion of a walking culture and the elimination of trans fats. There are also efforts to improve health care and better prevent health risks.

Key achievements in the report include an increase in patient satisfaction with hospital care from 82.41 percent in 2019 to 87.45 percent, and an increase in the number of qualified nurses per 100,000 population from 581.6 in 2019 to 733.

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Moreover, primary health care coverage in residential areas, including remote areas, is 96.41 percent.

The report also highlights several strategic steps and international awards that contribute to the programme’s objectives of improving service quality and efficiency, increasing access to health care, and promoting health safety and preventive measures.

Key milestones in 2023 include the Council of Ministers’ approval of the establishment of the National Institute for Health Research and the completion of the first phase of the institutional transformation initiative for the Ministry of Health.

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