Cancers detected early

Before

Cancer in Saudi Arabia, as elsewhere, was often diagnosed late — when survivability is far lower.

Initiative

MoH rolled out national screening programs for breast, colorectal, and other cancers, integrated with the Sehhaty health app for reminders.

Outcome

70% of cancer cases are now detected at early stages — past the critical threshold for high survivability. Over 3 million Saudis have been reached by screening.

For citizens

When cancer is caught early, survival rates jump dramatically. The early-detection rate is one of the most consequential numbers in healthcare quality.