JIZAN, 30 August 2005 — The Ministry of Health carried out a number of health projects at a total cost of SR155 million in Jizan, Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper reported. The projects included the general hospital in Abu Areesh which cost more than SR75 million, Sabya general hospital (SR76 million) and the expansion of Al-Tuwal hospital (SR350,000).

The ministry also concluded 21 renovation and development projects at a cost of over SR9 million. In addition, health projects worth SR211 million are under way in Jizan.