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Sehhaty

Saudi Arabia's national health app from the Ministry of Health. 24+ million users for appointments, prescriptions, and teleconsultations.

Reviewed by the Wathim GCC Services Desk

Launched

2018

Operator

Saudi Ministry of Health

Cost

Free app

Languages

Arabic, English

What is Sehhaty?

Sehhaty is the Saudi Ministry of Health's unified digital health app, used by more than 24 million residents and citizens in the Kingdom. It is the official entry point for booking primary-care appointments at MOH health centres, viewing electronic medical records and lab results, ordering prescription refills, accessing vaccination records (including child immunisations and travel certificates), requesting referrals to public hospitals, and obtaining the health clearance required for Hajj and Umrah. Access is via the Sehhaty mobile app on iOS and Android, authenticated with Nafath. Three core services covered are primary-care appointment booking, vaccination certificate download, and prescription refill request. Many functions that used to be split between Mawid and other MOH portals are now bundled inside Sehhaty, making it the single most-used Saudi health app and a daily destination for residents managing their family's healthcare.

How does Sehhaty work?

Sehhaty (sehhaty.sa) is Saudi Arabia's unified digital health platform run by the Ministry of Health (MOH), serving more than 24 million citizens and residents in 2026. The platform connects every Saudi public hospital, every primary care centre, the Mawid clinic network, the Ministry of Health vaccination registries, and most major Saudi private hospitals through their MOH integration. For pilgrims during the Hajj and Umrah seasons, Sehhaty has become the single channel for the kingdom's medical compliance: vaccination booking, fitness clearance, and access to the broader pilgrim health framework.

Functionally, Sehhaty surfaces six main service families. Primary care and hospital appointments at MOH facilities through the Mawid integration. Vaccination booking and the digital vaccination card covering the full national schedule plus seasonal flu, COVID boosters, and pre-Hajj meningococcal and yellow-fever updates. Prescription tracking with refill ordering at pharmacies. Teleconsultation with MOH doctors for routine care. Personal health records summarised across MOH facilities. And the Hajj health clearance flow for both domestic and international pilgrims.

Three operational points matter. First, Sehhaty registration requires a Saudi National ID (citizens) or Iqama (residents), with Nafath authentication at the bind step. Second, dependants under 18 are linked to the parent's account, with vaccination history and appointments visible to the parent. Third, although Sehhaty is the MOH consumer surface, certain services still happen in their dedicated channels: SEHA-equivalent private hospitals operate their own apps (Dr. Suliman Al-Habib, Saudi German Hospitals, IMC), and private health insurance claims still route through the insurer. Confirm specific service availability inside Sehhaty before assuming a flow.

For Saudi residents and citizens Sehhaty is the Ministry of Health's national health app: 24+ million users for primary care booking, vaccination records, prescription refills, telemedicine consultations, and integration with the broader Saudi health ecosystem. The 2026 pattern: Sehhaty for primary care and chronic-condition management, Tawakkalna for cross-ministry views including health, and CCHI-channel private insurance providers (Bupa, Tawuniya, MedGulf) for specialist and inpatient care. Sign-on via Nafath. Country context at our Saudi Arabia guide.

What changed and matters operationally in 2026: Sehhaty has expanded telemedicine offerings significantly, with general practitioner video consultations available for most non-acute conditions; vaccination records (including childhood vaccinations) are stored and downloadable as PDF for school enrolment and travel; prescription refills can be picked up at any pharmacy via the digital prescription QR code; the app integrates with private-insurance providers for claims and pre-authorisation in many cases. For families managing children's health, the dependent linking feature consolidates each family member's records.

Performance and uptime windows matter because Sehhaty handles 24M+ users with peaks tied to public health cycles. The app slows during the seasonal flu vaccination window (October-December when MoH runs national campaigns), the Hajj season for the meningococcal and yellow-fever booking surge, the first week of school terms when childhood vaccination records are downloaded for enrolment, and during the morning appointment-release window (typically 7-9am when next-week slots open). Friday morning until early afternoon is the quietest window. During Ramadan the MoH 937 line and Sehhaty support operate 10am-3pm and 9pm-12am. If Sehhaty itself is unreachable, the Mawid app remains accessible as a sibling-app fallback for primary care booking, the Tawakkalna health snapshot shows vaccination history for verifier scans, and the MoH 937 hotline handles teleconsultation for genuine non-emergency needs. For emergencies, 997 remains the right channel regardless of app status.

The 2026 reform calendar matters because four Sehhaty changes have landed since the original platform shape. First, the unified Saudi national health record now consolidates MoH visits, GOSI-funded occupational treatment, and CCHI-channel private-insurance claims into a single timeline visible on the worker's Sehhaty dashboard - useful for any subsequent disability assessment or visa medical. Second, the teleconsultation scope expanded to include certain mental health and chronic condition follow-ups, which previously routed to specialist clinics only. Third, the vaccination record now includes COVID booster history and Hajj/Umrah meningococcal records, with QR-verifiable download for travel and school. Fourth, the integration with private insurance providers (Bupa, Tawuniya, MedGulf) for pre-authorisation in many cases means specialist referral lag has shortened materially - the practical position is to check 'My Insurance' inside Sehhaty for any specialist booking before going outside the app.

What services does Sehhaty offer?

Primary Care and Hospital Appointments

Book appointments at MOH primary care centres and hospitals through the integrated Mawid system. Reschedule and cancel from the same app.

Vaccination Booking and Digital Card

Book vaccinations from the national schedule, see history, download the digital vaccination card, and track Hajj-required vaccinations (meningococcal, yellow fever, seasonal flu).

Prescription Tracking and Pharmacy Refill

View prescriptions from MOH facilities and order refills at integrated pharmacies. The pharmacy confirms availability and notifies pickup.

Teleconsultation

Book a video or audio consultation with an MOH doctor for routine care. Useful for repeat prescriptions, minor concerns, and follow-up after a primary care visit.

Health Records Summary

Unified view of MOH visits, diagnoses, prescriptions, and lab results, with a basic snapshot of vital signs over time.

Hajj Health Clearance

Required pre-Hajj vaccination booking and clearance flow for both domestic and international pilgrims. Integrates with the broader Nusuk pilgrimage platform.

How do I register an account on Sehhaty?

  1. 1

    Install Sehhaty

    Download Sehhaty (صحتي) from the App Store or Google Play. Publisher is the Ministry of Health. The app is free. Available in Arabic and English.

  2. 2

    Register with National ID or Iqama

    Open the app, enter your National ID (citizens) or Iqama number (residents), and a Saudi mobile in your name. Complete SMS OTP. Sehhaty cross-checks against the Civil Affairs and MOH databases.

  3. 3

    Authenticate with Nafath

    Sehhaty binds to Nafath for any sensitive action (viewing health records, booking appointments). Install Nafath if you have not already, and approve the bind from inside Nafath.

  4. 4

    Link dependants

    Children under 18 are linked through Family Services. Parents see their children's vaccination history, book paediatric appointments, and download their digital vaccination cards. Spouse linkage follows the family-book record.

  5. 5

    Use the app for routine care

    Book appointments at primary care centres, schedule annual flu vaccination, refill prescriptions, and consult a doctor remotely. Hajj season activates additional services: meningococcal and yellow-fever booking, pre-pilgrimage clearance, and updates on health protocols at the Two Holy Mosques.

Troubleshooting

The errors residents hit most often on Sehhaty, and the fix that works.

Update registered address in Sehhaty Profile or via Absher (which syncs). Primary care centre is determined by address.

Check internet bandwidth, lighting, and microphone permissions. Retry from a different network if persistent.

Vaccinations done at private clinics may not appear. Request the clinic to upload to MoH-channel records, or download from the clinic directly for school/travel use.

Pharmacy network varies. Try a different MoH-network pharmacy; the QR code is universally accepted by them.

Dependent must be linked in Absher sponsorship records first. Confirm Absher Family Services shows the dependent; then add in Sehhaty.

Insurer may not be integrated. Use insurer's own app for pre-auth and claims; Sehhaty integration is limited to specific providers.

Confirm the booking in Sehhaty > My Appointments. If shows confirmed but clinic disagrees, screenshot the confirmation and bring to the appointment; clinic can re-verify.

Frequently asked questions about Sehhaty

Yes. Sehhaty serves all individuals, citizens and residents in the kingdom, along with their dependents, including children, the elderly, and people of determination. The platform's 24+ million user base reflects this universal coverage.

Yes. The app is free to download and free to use. MOH appointments are free at primary care centres for citizens and residents. Specialist care fees at private facilities are separate and route through their own billing or through your health insurance.

Open Sehhaty, navigate to Appointments, choose your nearest primary care centre and the appropriate clinic, select an available slot, and confirm. The system sends a reminder closer to the appointment time.

Open Sehhaty, navigate to Vaccinations > Digital Card. The PDF is available for download with a QR code that any verifier (school, airport, employer) can scan to confirm authenticity. Updated automatically as new vaccinations are administered.

Yes through Family Services. Link children under 18 to your account by their National ID or Iqama, and their vaccination history, appointments, and growth records appear under your view.

During the Hajj season, Sehhaty surfaces pilgrim health services: meningococcal and yellow-fever vaccination booking, pre-pilgrimage health clearance, and updates on the health protocols at the Two Holy Mosques. International pilgrims connect through the broader Nusuk platform, with Sehhaty as the health-clearance layer.

Yes. Book a video or audio consultation with an MOH doctor for routine care, repeat prescriptions, and minor concerns. The consultation is recorded as part of your health record. Emergency cases should call 997 or go to the nearest emergency department directly.

The record remains on file at MOH. You can continue to log in to Sehhaty from anywhere with internet (Nafath authentication required), download your vaccination card and any health records before leaving, and request a summary for sharing with a new healthcare provider abroad.

Open Sehhaty > Family Members > Add Dependent. Enter the dependent's Iqama number (for expat dependents) or National ID (for Saudi dependents). The app verifies the linkage against Absher/Tawakkalna family records; if the dependent is registered under your sponsorship, the linkage completes automatically. For each linked dependent you can view appointment history, vaccination records, current prescriptions, and book new appointments on their behalf. The dependent's individual Sehhaty account remains separate (they can also link to their own); the family-level view is for the sponsor's convenience. For children under 18 the sponsor's account is the primary access point; once they reach 18 they typically migrate to their own. Cross-link with Tawakkalna's Family Info for the broader sponsorship view.

Sehhaty primarily covers MoH primary care - free for Saudi citizens, subsidised for expat residents on basic coverage. For private specialist care or inpatient treatment, your CCHI-channel insurance (Bupa, Tawuniya, MedGulf, others) is the relevant channel; you book directly with the private hospital/clinic. Sehhaty integrates with several major insurers for pre-authorisation requests (visible in 'My Insurance' section if your insurer is integrated), which speeds up specialist referrals. Prescription refills for private-care-prescribed medications can sometimes be picked up via Sehhaty's pharmacy network but coverage depends on the insurer's formulary; check insurance app first. For dental, eye, and maternity care, both Sehhaty (MoH-channel) and private insurance offer options - the pricing and queue varies. The pragmatic position is to use Sehhaty for routine primary care and the private insurance for specialist and elective.

MoH primary care centres release next-week appointment slots in a daily morning window, typically 7-9am local time. Slots fill within minutes for popular centres in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. Practical guidance: (1) Enable Sehhaty push notifications and set a reminder for 7am the day before your desired appointment. (2) Confirm your registered address in the Profile screen matches your current residence - the primary care centre assignment is address-based and a stale address routes you to the wrong centre. (3) Try the same-day cancellation pool around 8am for next-day slots; cancellations release continuously. (4) For chronic-condition follow-ups, request a recurring appointment from your clinician at the previous visit - these are pre-allocated outside the daily release window. (5) If your preferred slot is unavailable, the Mawid app (which Sehhaty integrates with) sometimes shows additional centres not surfaced in Sehhaty's default view. For genuine non-emergency needs, teleconsultation via Sehhaty is usually available within 24 hours and covers most routine concerns without travel. Emergencies should call 997 or visit the nearest emergency department directly.

Open Sehhaty, navigate to Vaccinations > Digital Card, choose the language (Arabic or English) and the certificate type (full history, childhood schedule only, COVID-only, or specific vaccinations for travel). The PDF is downloadable with a QR code that schools, airports, and international border officials can scan for authenticity verification. The certificate covers: national childhood schedule (BCG, polio, DTP, measles, etc), seasonal flu, COVID-19 history including boosters, Hajj-required vaccinations (meningococcal, yellow fever), and any other MoH-administered vaccination. Important gap: private-clinic vaccinations do not auto-sync to MoH records. If your child received any vaccination at a private clinic (Dr. Suliman Al-Habib, Saudi German, IMC) you must either request the clinic to upload to MoH-channel records (some do, some don't), or download the certificate directly from the clinic and present both certificates at school enrolment or travel. For school enrolment specifically, the Ministry of Education accepts both the Sehhaty digital card and clinic-issued certificates side by side. For international travel where a specific vaccination is required (yellow fever for many African and South American destinations), confirm the certificate format meets the destination country's requirements before travel - WHO-format yellow cards remain required for some countries even with Sehhaty's QR alternative.

What is Sehhaty's equivalent in other GCC countries?

Working across borders? These are the functional equivalents of Sehhaty elsewhere in the GCC.

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Health Authority

Dubai's health regulator and operator. Runs the Sheryan unified licensing portal for healthcare professionals and facilities, the Salama EMR, and oversees private health insurance compliance in the emirate.

United Arab Emirates

Department of Health Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi's health regulator (formerly HAAD). Licenses healthcare professionals and facilities in the emirate, oversees Thiqa insurance, and runs the Tamm-integrated health services.

Qatar

Primary Health Care Corporation

Qatar's primary care network of 31 health centres. PHCC runs family medicine clinics, the Medical Commission (visa fitness, sports, travel and Hajj medicals), maternal and child health, dental, vaccination and the Nar'aakom patient app for appointments, dependants and health card renewal.

Kuwait

Ministry of Health Kuwait

Kuwait Ministry of Health portal for the Afya mandatory health insurance scheme, public hospital appointments, medical fitness tests for residence, and vaccination records.

Bahrain

SEHATI National Health Insurance

SEHATI is Bahrain's National Health Insurance Programme established under Law No. 23 of 2018 and run by the Supreme Council of Health with the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIFA). It covers citizens, residents and visitors under mandatory and optional packages.

Oman

Dhamani Unified Health Insurance Platform

Capital Markets Authority and Financial Services Authority unified health insurance e-platform that connects insurers, employers, hospitals and ROP for the mandatory health insurance scheme covering private-sector workers and visitors.

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