Mouwasat finalizes pilot operations at new hospital in Madinah

A hospital of Mouwasat Medical Services Co.

Mouwasat Medical Services Co. announced today, March 21, the completion of pilot operations at Mouwasat Hospital in Madinah, with plans to be up and running by May, according to a bourse filing.

The exact operation start date will be announced once final approvals from the competent authorities is obtained, Mouwasat said, noting that all necessary tests for construction and healthcare system safety to ensure the facility’s readiness have been completed.

The financial impact will also be announced in due course, the medical services provider added.

In August, Mouwasat announced the completion of the electricity connection process and the commencement of pilot operations at Mouwasat Hospital in Madinah, Argaam earlier reported.

The trial operation was scheduled to be finalized in the fourth quarter of 2021.

In December 2017, Mouwasat signed a construction contract worth SAR 205 million with Project Build Co. Ltd. to build its new branch in Madinah.