Saudi Arabia Launches Walk Safe National Diabetic Foot Programme
The Ministry of Health, the Saudi Diabetic Foot Association, the Saudi Interventional Radiology Society and Boston Scientific have launched a two-year programme.
Celebrating Foot Health Professionals Across IMEA
Country-by-country profiles of foot health services, podiatry workforce and regulation across the 86 IMEA countries and India.
The Ministry of Health, the Saudi Diabetic Foot Association, the Saudi Interventional Radiology Society and Boston Scientific have launched a two-year programme.
New regulations under the Health Professions Act 2024 replace 1976 chiropodist rules and set out qualifications and scope of practice for podiatrists.
Dr Gerald Agbarakwe says the absence of podiatry training leaves diabetic foot disease to be treated only once complications become severe.
Every podiatrist who wants to practise in Saudi Arabia must be classified and registered by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Here is how the process works.