Jeddah to host endowment-funded cancer center under new agreements
Two agreements signed in Jeddah will establish an endowment-funded cancer center at Makkah Gate, backed by SAR 380 million and a 15,000 sq m land donation.
Key Takeaways
AIPrince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, attended the signing of two agreements to establish an endowment-funded cancer treatment center at the Makkah Gate development in Jeddah.
The first agreement, between King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre and the General Authority for Awqaf, will see the creation of the center in Makkah, providing advanced radiotherapy services, with financial support from the General Authority for Awqaf amounting to 380 million riyals (SAR).
The second agreement, between King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre and the National Housing Company, includes a donation from the National Housing Company of a 15,000-square-meter plot at Makkah Gate to serve as the center’s site, enhancing access to specialized medical services.
The center is scheduled to begin operations in 2029, with an initial capacity to treat around 1,200 patients annually.
The facility aims to provide specialized care for cancer patients in the Makkah region close to their homes, reducing the need for frequent travel for treatment and easing pressure on existing healthcare facilities in western Saudi Arabia.
The project is particularly significant given the region’s growing population and the need for specialized healthcare among Makkah residents and millions of pilgrims and visitors, increasing the capacity for cancer treatment and meeting future demand.
The center’s establishment is part of the Health Sector Transformation Program under Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to boost the role of endowment and non-profit sectors in supporting healthcare facilities and fostering collaboration across sectors to meet patient needs.