Open AccessOrganization of the Saudi health system
Author(s) -
M Al-Yousuf,
T M Akerele,
Yagob AlMazrou
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
eastern mediterranean health journal/eastern mediterranean health journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.442
H-Index - 47
eISSN - 1687-1634
pISSN - 1020-3397
DOI - 10.26719/2002.8.4-5.645
Subject(s) - scope (computer science) , business , health services , principal (computer security) , health sector , private sector , public sector , organizational structure , population , public health , hrhis , data collection , distribution (mathematics) , environmental health , health policy , economic growth , medicine , nursing , political science , computer science , economics , computer security , management , mathematical analysis , statistics , mathematics , law , programming language
Using existing data, we reviewed the organizational structure of the Saudi Arabian health system: its demography and history, principal health indicators, organization and management, type and distribution of facilities, financial base, and the impact on it of the Haj. We noted duplication of services, inadequate coordination between some health industry sectors, and the need for a more extensive and rational health centre network with improved information systems and data collection. We also noted scope for a greater role for the private health sector and increased cooperation between it and the public sector to improve health service delivery and population health