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The Utilization of E-Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

SDG Impacted

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its economy, it is also focusing on the development and improvement of all public services through technology and on helping the health sector meet the standards of the western world. The purpose of this research thus was to gather and present not only a kingdom-wide understanding of E-Health service implementations, but also a breakdown of their distribution, practices, and innovations at hospitals in the Kingdom that are moving from traditional health practices to E-Health systems. Data was gathered about 508 hospitals, including bed capacities, accreditation status with the Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), and utilization of 45 identified E-Health services across regions, social sectors, and political affiliations.

Impact / Outcome
E-Health services installed in the health system of hospitals in KSA would eventually lead to a better-structured and more organized health system.
Funding sources
Not applicable
Key Metrics
Availability of eHealth services; Usage of eHealth services
Locations
India & South Asia, Saudi Arabia
Sector
Health
Year published
01 September 2019

The EDISON Alliance

A World Economic Forum Initiative