Cancer Patients Get 50% Off on Public Transport in KSA

Arab News

Cancer patients and their dependents can now enjoy up to 50 percent discounts on air, land and marine fares in the Saudi Arabia. The decision brings the privileges offered to cancer patients on par with those enjoyed by the handicapped and disabled. The decision will take effect immediately. “This initiative will allow patients to cheaply make trips for treatment across the Kingdom. This will help us also, as we are financially responsible for cancer patients,” said Fahd Soulimani, general manager of the Al-Eman Cancer Society of Jeddah. Cancer patients will shortly receive an ID card with their names, medical file numbers and details of their health conditions to ensure the service is not abused. “We at the Society hope that this step will be a model for other Gulf countries to follow in caring for cancer patients,” said Soulimani. The Society, which is chaired by former Minister of Information Muhammad Abdu Yamani, offers medical and social support to patients of both genders and has so far spent over SR5 million on treating cancer patients.