19 million beneficiaries of chronic disease care in Saudi Arabia by 2025
In 2025, the Saudi Ministry of Health achieved unprecedented and exceptional progress, exceeding all its annual targets. This accomplishment reinforces an advanced medical model that prioritizes human health within its development agenda. Among its most notable successes was providing care for millions of people with chronic diseases , reflecting the efficiency of the healthcare system and its ability to respond quickly to community needs and provide a sustainable healthcare environment.
Strategic shift towards comprehensive preventive care
Historically, the healthcare sector in many countries has focused primarily on post-illness treatment. With the launch of Saudi Vision 2030 and its healthcare transformation program, this concept has fundamentally shifted to a proactive approach that prioritizes prevention over treatment. This historic transformation did not occur in a vacuum; rather, it resulted from meticulous planning aimed at restructuring healthcare services to be more comprehensive and integrated. Official indicators for 2025 demonstrated remarkable success in the preventive care sector, with approximately 4.2 million people benefiting from early screenings, exceeding the target of 700,000 and achieving a sixfold increase over the initial plan.
In a related context, statistics revealed that the emergency care system served 8.3 million beneficiaries during the year, exceeding the annual target of 4.5 million. These figures clearly demonstrate the improved speed of medical response and the readiness of healthcare facilities to handle emergencies with high efficiency. Reports also showed significant growth in safe childbirth and maternal and child health services, with 3.4 million women benefiting, representing a 55% increase compared to the initial target of 2.2 million.
Record numbers in chronic disease care and data quality
Regarding the management and provision of chronic disease care, medical records documented the provision of care and regular follow-up for approximately 19 million beneficiaries, achieving 77% of the 2025 strategic goal. This achievement ensures improved quality of life for those affected and reduces future health complications. Furthermore, the indicators addressed the quality of health data monitoring, with the accuracy of tracking causes of death reaching 97.49%, exceeding the target of 96%. This strongly supports evidence-based and highly reliable medical decision-making.
Local and international impact reflects the strength of the health alliance
The profound significance of this event transcends local boundaries. Locally, this success contributes to raising life expectancy and improving the quality of life for citizens and residents. Regionally and internationally, the Kingdom presents a model to be emulated in managing major health transformations, reinforcing its position as a leader in health innovation. Relevant authorities have attributed this remarkable achievement to the institutional integration among 20 regulatory and executive bodies, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health, the Health System Transformation Program, the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, the Health Holding Company, the Public Health Authority (Weqaya), the Council of Cooperative Health Insurance, and various ministerial committees.
This robust health alliance confirms that it represents the core of the transformation that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing, to create a sustainable system capable of absorbing today’s challenges, and building tomorrow’s health with confidence and competence, in line with best practices and global standards in the field of healthcare.
