'Health': Al-Jahra Hospital begins providing intravenous antimicrobial treatment to patients via outpatient clinics

- Contributes to reducing hospital stay duration, minimizing infection risks, and improving patients’ quality of life

The Ministry of Health announced on Tuesday that Al-Jahra Hospital has begun offering intravenous antibiotic treatment through its outpatient clinics, as part of efforts to develop health services and enhance the quality of care provided to patients.

In a press release, the Ministry stated that the service aims to enable patients who require intravenous antibiotics to complete their treatment in outpatient clinics, in accordance with specific medical standards and treatment plans that ensure continuous follow-up and patient safety, while reducing the need for hospitalization whenever their health condition permits.

According to the statement, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Shamri, Head of the Medical Staff at Al-Jahra Hospital, said the program represents a step forward in developing the healthcare delivery model by providing appropriate treatment to patients at the right place and time, optimizing the use of hospital resources, and enhancing the efficiency of health services provided.

Dr. Al-Shamri expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the team members who contributed to the preparation and planning for the program’s launch, as well as to the supporting departments and units, commending their efforts, cooperation, and commitment to ensuring the program’s success and achieving its objectives.

The launch of the program comes in implementation of Ministerial Decision No. (140) of 2026 concerning the establishment and implementation of an intravenous antimicrobial therapy program for patients, which aims to standardize the program’s implementation across hospitals in line with accepted best medical practices, thereby supporting healthcare quality and achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.