Of this total, around 70% are foreign nurses, primarily from India, the Philippines, and Malaysia.

In 2018, the Ministry of Health reported 184,565 registered nurses, with 70,319 being Saudi nationals.

A new report reveals that over 106,000 nurses work under the Ministry of Health, with around 15,000 in other government agencies.

The private sector has seen an addition of 67,000 male and female nurses, bringing the total number of nurses in the health sector to 235,461.

There are 14 Saudi universities with nursing specializations.

The Ministry, in collaboration with relevant agencies, is implementing a strategy to boost the nursing profession as part of the Health Sector Transformation Program under Saudi Vision 2030.

This initiative aims to enhance the quality of healthcare services by supporting and empowering nursing careers.

The text summarizes the increase in the number of male and female nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's health sector, which aligns with the Health Sector Transformation Program's objectives.

The government values the nursing profession, emphasizing passion, empathy, and proficiency.

Efforts are made to enhance healthcare services, improve health staff competence, and recognize nursing's crucial role in delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.