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Saudi German Health , BD partner to transform

microbiology diagnostics in Saudi Arabia

Published 19 February 2025AFRICAN & MIDDLE EAST NEWS, HOSPITALS, LATEST NEWS, MERGERS & PARTNERSHIPS

SAUDI ARABIA—- Saudi German Health (SGH), a prominent healthcare provider in the
Middle East, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BD Company,
known globally for its advanced healthcare solutions.

This partnership aims to revolutionize healthcare services in the region by introducing rapid
diagnostic technologies.

This announcement follows SGH Dammam’s securing the prestigious HIMSS Stage 6 Certification
for its digital health advancements.

The MoU was formalized at SGH’s headquarters in Jeddah, with Dr. Ahmed Shebl, Group CEO of
Saudi German Health, and Riza Mutlak, Business Director at BD for Middle East, North Africa &
Turkey, leading the signing.

This collaboration marks the first such initiative in the region, promising to set new benchmarks in
healthcare innovation.

By integrating cutting-edge lab technologies like Bactec, Phoenix, Epicenter, and MALDI-TOF, SGH
intends to boost its diagnostic capabilities significantly.

These tools will provide quicker and more accurate diagnoses, enhancing patient care across the

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