Saudi Arabia has reported significant progress in its health sector transformation programme, with 92 percent of regional health authorities now assessed as prepared to respond to public health risks, according to an official report.
The findings were published in the 2025 annual report of the Health Sector Transformation Program, which highlights ongoing reforms under Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy.
The report said the Kingdom has made notable advances in prevention and public health, reflecting broader efforts to strengthen healthcare resilience and improve service delivery across regions.
It also showed that average life expectancy in the Kingdom has risen to 79.7 years, moving closer to the Vision 2030 target of 80 years. Officials attributed the increase to improved healthcare services, prevention programmes, and healthier lifestyles.
Primary healthcare coverage has expanded significantly, now reaching 97.5 percent of population centres, including remote areas, improving access to medical services nationwide.
The report also pointed to rapid growth in digital healthcare services, with more than 31 million beneficiaries using the “Sehhaty” application. The Seha Virtual Hospital has also expanded its reach, connecting hundreds of healthcare facilities and serving hundreds of thousands of patients remotely.
In addition, the health sector workforce has grown substantially, with more than 803,000 healthcare professionals now working across the Kingdom, alongside the graduation of tens of thousands of doctors through Saudi Board programmes.
The report also noted a decline in traffic-related fatalities by around 60 percent since the launch of Vision 2030, linking the improvement to coordinated government efforts in safety and emergency response systems.
Officials said these developments reflect the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to build a more integrated, efficient, and technology-driven healthcare system.
