The Al-Ahsa Health Cluster is preparing to launch the project to develop surgical operating rooms at King Fahd Hospital in Al-Hofuf, at a cost exceeding 40 million riyals, in a step aimed at doubling the capacity for surgical operations, reducing patient waiting lists, and enhancing the quality of health services provided to beneficiaries.

The Al-Ahsa Health Cluster explained that the developed project includes six modern operating rooms, noting that the expansion will contribute to increasing the department's capacity by 80 to 100 percent.

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It stated that the increase in operational capacity is expected to raise the capacity of the operations department by 80 to 100%, and reduce waiting lists by up to 90%, in line with the targets of the health sector transformation program, and accelerate access to specialized surgical services.

Advanced Infrastructure

The cluster said: The project is distinguished by the integration of its operational components, combining advanced infrastructure and smart systems. It pointed out that the operating rooms have been equipped with the latest medical devices, including robots, surgical navigation systems, and hybrid operations. It noted that providing these advanced technologies within a modern surgical environment primarily aims to enhance patient safety. It added that the updates focus on enabling medical staff to provide health care according to the highest standards and best global practices.

Al-Ahsa Health Cluster

Under the umbrella of the Health Holding Company, the Al-Ahsa Health Cluster seeks to provide a smoother treatment journey for beneficiaries through medical staff who offer their services via a wide system that includes more than five public hospitals and seven specialized hospitals. These facilities work in an integrated manner to provide quality care that meets the needs of citizens and residents in Al-Ahsa Governorate. It is worth noting that the Al-Ahsa Health Cluster performed more than 69,000 surgical operations during 2025, which contributed to reducing the rates of patient referrals outside the governorate.