Saudi Mobile Healthcare: 355,858 Beneficiaries in 2022
Saudi Mobile Healthcare is reshaping access to medical services across the Kingdom, reaching underserved communities with fully equipped mobile clinics. These medically outfitted buses deliver therapeutic and preventive care to remote villages, urban peripheries, and even pilgrimage sites—bridging healthcare gaps with innovation and mobility.
60 Mobile Clinics Deployed Since 2018 Under National Reform
Launched in 2017 as part of the Healthcare Reform and Restructuring Initiative, the Saudi Mobile Healthcare project began with ten clinics in November 2018. By 2022, the fleet expanded to sixty mobile units strategically distributed across the provinces. Each clinic is outfitted with essential infrastructure—power generators, emergency medication cabinets, freshwater systems, and floodlights—ensuring safe and effective service delivery in any terrain.
Saudi Mobile Healthcare Offers 15+ Core Services
These mobile clinics provide a wide spectrum of primary care services, including:
- Visual triage and vital sign monitoring
- Chronic disease management
- Maternal and well-child assessments
- Vaccinations and dental care
- Radiology, ultrasound, and lab diagnostics
- On-site pharmacy services
Saudi Mobile Healthcare teams include general practitioners, nurses, technicians, and pharmacists, ensuring comprehensive care at every stop.
100 Mobile Clinics Target Smoking Cessation Nationwide
In a bold public health move, the Ministry of Health launched 100 mobile clinics dedicated to smoking cessation. These units operate across universities, education departments, and health directorates, offering consultations, treatment plans, and follow-up care. They also enforce anti-smoking regulations in government facilities, aligning with the goals of the National Tobacco Control Committee.
200 Mobile Dental Clinics Combat School-Age Cavities
To address rising dental health concerns among children, 200 mobile dental clinics were deployed across Saudi Arabia. These clinics promote oral hygiene and preventive care, especially in schools, helping reduce cavity prevalence and instill lifelong dental habits.
Provincial Reach: Najran, Makkah, Jazan, Aseer & More
Saudi Mobile Healthcare extends deep into provincial communities:
- Najran Health Cluster serves 11 villages, reaching 10,000 residents with emergency, maternity, dental, and vaccination services.
- Makkah al-Mukarramah Health Cluster supports pilgrims during Hajj with mobile clinics offering lab tests, radiology, and medication distribution.
- Jazan’s mobile units specialize in internal medicine, diabetes, ophthalmology, and dentistry, conducting regular outreach campaigns.
- Aseer Health Cluster introduced the first mobile therapeutic nutrition clinic in 2018, offering gender-specific nutrition consultations and awareness programming.
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City Expands Riyadh Coverage
In January 2022, Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City launched a mobile clinic serving Riyadh Province. As part of its social responsibility efforts, the clinic provides free medical services and early intervention programs, supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s goal of a vibrant, healthy society.
COVID-19 Vaccination Units Streamlined via Sehhaty App
During the pandemic, Saudi Mobile Healthcare adapted swiftly. Mobile vaccination units were deployed with full medical staffing and safety protocols. Appointments were managed through the “Sehhaty” app, ensuring organized and accessible immunization across the Kingdom.
Beneficiary Growth: From 92,194 in 2021 to 355,858 in 2022
The impact of Saudi Mobile Healthcare is measurable. In 2021, mobile clinics served 92,194 individuals. By 2022, that number surged to 355,858. In the first half of 2023 alone, 218,685 beneficiaries received care—underscoring the program’s growing role in national health equity.
Also Read: Expanding Healthcare Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia: Vision 2030 Progress
FAQ: Saudi Mobile Healthcare
Q1. What is Saudi Mobile Healthcare?
Saudi Mobile Healthcare refers to medically equipped buses that deliver therapeutic and preventive health services to underserved areas across Saudi Arabia.
Q2. When did the mobile clinic initiative begin?
The project launched in 2017 under the Healthcare Reform and Restructuring Initiative, with the first ten clinics deployed in November 2018.
Q3. How many mobile clinics are currently operating?
As of 2022, there are 60 mobile medical clinics operating across various provinces in Saudi Arabia.
Q4. What services do these clinics provide?
They offer over 15 services including vital sign checks, chronic disease monitoring, maternal care, vaccinations, dental care, radiology, lab tests, and pharmacy services.
Q5. Are there specialized mobile clinics?
Yes. There are 100 clinics for smoking cessation, 200 for dental health in schools, and a therapeutic nutrition clinic launched in Aseer Province.
Q6. How are mobile clinics used during national campaigns?
They support awareness efforts like Breast Cancer Awareness Month and enforce smoking regulations in government facilities.
Q7. Which regions benefit from these clinics?
Provinces like Najran, Makkah, Jazan, Aseer, and Riyadh have active mobile clinic programs tailored to local needs, including Hajj support and nutritional outreach.
Q8. Did mobile clinics support COVID-19 efforts?
Yes. Dedicated mobile units administered vaccines with appointments managed via the “Sehhaty” app.
Q9. How many people have benefited from Saudi Mobile Healthcare?
In 2021, 92,194 people were served. That number rose to 355,858 in 2022, with 218,685 served in the first half of 2023.
