King Abdulaziz Hospital in Jeddah launches ‘Together for Better Health’ campaign, emphasising early detection and lifestyle changes to combat diabetes, hypertension, and obesity amid rising chronic illness rates.
The Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Jeddah has held an awareness campaign aimed at strengthening public understanding of chronic disease prevention and early detection, according to Okaz. The event, staged under the theme “Together for Better Health”, focused on reducing risk factors and encouraging people to seek routine medical care before illnesses become advanced.
The campaign highlighted diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, with organisers stressing the value of regular check-ups and timely screening. That message aligns with guidance from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health, which says many long-term conditions are linked to lifestyle factors such as inactivity, poor diet, smoking and prolonged stress, and that early diagnosis can help limit complications.
Visitors were also offered medical examinations and consultations during the event. Health teams emphasised balanced eating and consistent physical activity, both of which the ministry says are central to managing diabetes and reducing the risk of heart disease, nerve damage and other complications. King’s College Hospital Jeddah likewise says preventive care for hypertension and related cardiovascular risks depends on lifestyle changes, monitoring and, when needed, medication.
The initiative also reflects broader public-health work at King Abdulaziz Hospital’s diabetes and endocrinology service. According to the Saudi Ministry of Health, the centre treated more than 21,600 outpatients in 2021, including 3,600 new cases, while carrying out thousands of laboratory tests and educational services. Together, the figures suggest a sustained focus on chronic disease management in a city where early intervention remains central to improving quality of life.
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