FREE Vaccination for babies in Saudi Arabia

                                               

Free Vaccination in Saudi Arabia 

(Well baby vaccination provided by Ministry of Health)

Step 1: Have your absher account. >> https://www.moi.gov.sa/

Step 2: Download MAWID app

For android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=moh.gov.sa.mawid

For ios: https://apps.apple.com/sa/app/mawid-%D9%85%D9%88%D8%B9%D8%AF/id1295059205

Step 3: Log in to your MAWID app

(follow the verification process from the app)

Step 4: Once logged in. Choose the nearest healthcare center in your area. Book an appointment. 

Step 5: Attend your appointment. Show the message from MOH to the reception. You're good to go.

What to bring:

1. Iqama of the parent who booked the appointment

2. Iqama of the baby if available (they allow this until the 2nd visit)

3. Birth Certificate of the baby

4. Vaccination card (which is given in the hospital)

Directorate of Health Affairs, Abdullah Al-Ghamdi, confirmed that the necessary vaccines are given to all expats and Saudis, alike, for free.

“All children on Saudi soil are equal in this regard. We offer children the vaccines that can protect them against particular diseases, regardless of their nationalities,” he said.


Source: Arab news

Take note: 

They will never accept you without any appointments

Come early **especially if it is the first visit**

You can use the absher of your husband or wife

The ministry of health also offers other health services such as dental, obgyne, vaccine for hajj and such. Once you download the app, you can easily book and follow the same procedure as the vaccination.