Al-Qassim Health Cluster activates endoscopes at Oyoun Al-Jawa General Hospital
In a strategic move aimed at strengthening the healthcare system in the Qassim region, the Qassim Health Cluster the activation of diagnostic and therapeutic gastrointestinal endoscopy services at Oyoun Al-Jawa General Hospital . This step comes in response to the growing need for specialized medical services closer to patients' homes, directly contributing to reducing waiting lists and alleviating the burden on central referral hospitals in the region.
A qualitative leap in health services in the northern governorates
This initiative is an integral part of the health transformation plans that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing, which aim to facilitate access to health services and raise their quality in accordance with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The new service at Oyoun Al-Jawa Hospital allows for the performance of upper and lower endoscopies with high accuracy, which constitutes a qualitative leap in the hospital’s ability to deal with complex medical cases that previously required transferring patients to the city of Buraidah or distant specialized hospitals, thus saving patients the trouble of travel and long waiting.
The importance of endoscopes in diagnosis and early treatment
From a medical standpoint, the new endoscopy unit is of paramount importance in promoting public health, enabling medical teams to detect gastrointestinal diseases and potential tumors at an early stage. Endoscopy is considered the gold standard globally for diagnosing stomach ulcers, colitis, and polyps that can become malignant if not treated early. This equipment contributes to accelerating the pace of accurate medical decisions and initiating treatment plans according to internationally approved protocols, thus enhancing patients' chances of a full recovery.
Modern techniques eliminate the need for traditional surgery
The new unit's benefits extend beyond diagnosis to include treatment; this technology allows for the localized treatment of many medical conditions within the hospital, eliminating the need for traditional open surgery. This positively impacts the patient experience by reducing pain, lowering the likelihood of complications, and shortening hospital stays, thus accelerating the patient's return to normal life.
Advanced equipment and qualified staff
The Qassim Health Cluster has ensured that the new unit is equipped with the latest advanced medical equipment and technologies in the field of optical and digital endoscopy, guaranteeing accurate diagnoses and effective treatment for patients in the Al-Uyun Al-Jawa governorate and its affiliated centers. The unit is staffed by a highly qualified and trained medical and technical team, operating according to rigorous procedures to ensure the highest quality of service, while adhering strictly to patient safety requirements and infection control protocols.
This activation comes as part of a comprehensive and ongoing plan implemented by the group to localize specialized services in hospitals in peripheral governorates, which ensures the fair distribution of health services and reduces the great pressure on central hospitals, so that they can focus on the most complex and rare cases.
