Chronic disease mortality reduction
40% fewer deaths from chronic disease
Vibrant Society pillar2 sourcesLast verified 2026-05-18
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Chronic disease mortality reduction
−40%
Since baseline40% fewer deaths from chronic disease
Publishers include: Ministry of Health · Arab News
The Story
Before
Chronic conditions — diabetes, cardiovascular, kidney — were leading mortality drivers in Saudi.
Initiative
Chronic care was structured into managed pathways: routine follow-up via Sehhaty, integrated primary care, preventive screening, and lifestyle support.
Outcome
Chronic disease mortality is down 40%. Specific sub-categories: heart disease mortality down 30%, infectious disease mortality down 50%.
For citizens
Saudis live longer with managed chronic conditions. Diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease are no longer the death sentences they once were.
Timeline of Milestones
2025
Chronic disease mortality down 40%
Evidence library · 2 primary sources
Sorted by tier, newest first
Saudis living longer
Almost six extra years of life since 2016
79.7 yrs
Healthcare reaches almost every corner
97.5% of populated areas covered by basic health services
97.5%
Saudi hospitals on Newsweek's world list
Seven Saudi institutions named among the World's Best Hospitals
7
WHO Universal Health Coverage Index
Saudi Arabia's UHC score rose by 9 points in two years to 83
83 pts
Initiative attribution: MoH chronic care management programs; preventive care via Sehhaty; integrated insurance access. Citizen benefit category: Health & longevity.