Looking for free or discounted health screenings in Jeddah? The quickest way to book a free screening is through a Ministry of Health primary healthcare centre, arranged on the Sehhaty app. Eligible citizens, residents, and their dependents can access a range of government screenings at no cost — the exact tests covered depend on the clinic and the specific programme. Private clinics fill the gaps with paid panels at varying prices, often with same-day slots and a consultation included.
Here's exactly what's free, how to book it, which Jeddah centres are on duty, and what to budget if you go private.
The short answer: where to get screened for free in Jeddah
Start with the government system. Through Ministry of Health facilities, eligible citizens, residents, and dependents can receive free screenings at primary healthcare centres across Jeddah. You book the appointment digitally in Sehhaty, or by calling 937 if you'd rather speak to someone. There's no fee for the booking itself, and the covered screening is provided at no charge.
If you need a test the government clinic doesn't offer on the day, or you want faster turnaround and a private physician consultation, private clinics across Jeddah run paid screening packages. These prices aren't government-set, so they vary from one clinic to the next.
What government health screenings are free in Jeddah
The Ministry of Health covers several specific screenings through its primary healthcare network. The most commonly used ones are below.
Premarital screening
The premarital screening is free at government facilities for couples planning to marry. To book, you'll need both partners' national IDs plus the other partner's date of birth. You can arrange the appointment through Sehhaty or by calling 937. This is a required step before marriage in Saudi Arabia, so it's worth booking well ahead of your planned date.
School-entry fitness screening
Newly enrolled first-grade students are entitled to a free school-entry fitness screening at primary healthcare centres. In Sehhaty, go to Appointments → Book an appointment → primary healthcare center → Family Medicine Clinic to secure a slot. This is the screening parents need before their child starts their first school year.
Routine primary-care checks
Beyond these specific programmes, your local primary healthcare centre is the first stop for everyday checks — blood pressure, basic blood work, and follow-ups ordered by a family medicine doctor. Exactly which tests are covered free on a given visit depends on the clinic and the programme you're enrolled in, so it's worth confirming the service when you book.
How to book a free screening via Sehhaty
Sehhaty is the Ministry of Health's main app for appointments, and it's the smoothest way to lock in a free screening. The steps are straightforward:
- Open Sehhaty — if you don't have it yet, download it and sign in (an Absher account may be required for some booking routes).
- Go to Appointments → Book an appointment — then choose your healthcare centre.
- Select the service — for example premarital screening, or Family Medicine Clinic for a school-entry check.
- Pick a date and time from the available slots.
- Confirm the booking — and you're done.
Sehhaty also lets you modify or cancel appointments, add and book for dependents, and access virtual clinic services — handy if you're managing checks for the whole family.
Booking by phone: the 937 route
Prefer to talk to someone? Call the Ministry of Health service number 937. You can book premarital screening, primary-care appointments, and other services this way, which is useful if you're having trouble with the app or want to confirm which screening a particular centre offers before you travel there.
Jeddah government clinics and their hours
Several primary healthcare centres across Jeddah run on-duty hours, with some open extended hours and others operating around the clock. On-duty centres include:
- Al Waha healthcare centre
- Kilo 14 healthcare centre
- Al Fadeylah healthcare centre
- Al Jami'ah healthcare centre
- Al Ruwais healthcare centre
- Old Airport healthcare centre
Listed hours vary between 8am to 11pm and 24 hours, depending on the facility. Because on-duty assignments and hours can change, confirm the current timings in Sehhaty or on 937 before you head out — especially for a late-evening or overnight visit.
Private clinics: discounted screenings and what to expect
If the government route doesn't fit your timing or the specific panel you need, Jeddah's private clinics offer paid health screenings, often with same-day slots and a physician consultation built in. There's no single government-set fee for these, so prices differ based on:
- The clinic — hospital-affiliated centres and standalone clinics price differently.
- The test panel — a basic check costs far less than a comprehensive executive package covering bloods, imaging, and cardiac tests.
- Insurance — many screenings are partly or fully covered if your plan includes them.
- Whether a consultation is included — some packages bundle a doctor's review of results; others charge separately.
To get the best value, ask each clinic for the exact tests included in a quoted package, whether a physician consultation and results explanation are part of the price, and whether your insurance can reduce the bill. Running basic checks through your free government centre and only paying privately for the extras you genuinely need is usually the smartest way to save.
Before you commit to a private package, it pays to check what your cover already includes — compare health and wellness deals on Saudi Living to see where you can trim the bill.
How long are your results valid?
There's no single blanket validity period for ordinary health-screening results. How long a result stays acceptable depends entirely on the purpose it's being used for — for example:
- Employment — medical fitness requirements set by the employer or role.
- Residency / Iqama — checks tied to residency processing.
- Marriage — premarital screening validity for the marriage process.
- School admission — the school-entry fitness screening for a new student.
- Travel — any screening required for a specific trip or destination.
Always check the validity rule for your specific purpose before you book, so your results are still current when you actually need them.
FAQs
Are health screenings really free in Jeddah?
Yes — eligible citizens, residents, and their dependents can access a range of screenings at no cost through Ministry of Health primary healthcare centres. The exact tests covered depend on the clinic and the specific programme, so confirm the service when you book.
How do I book a free screening in Jeddah?
Open the Sehhaty app, go to Appointments → Book an appointment, choose your healthcare centre and service, pick a date and time, and confirm. You can also call 937 to book by phone.
Is premarital screening free at government clinics?
Yes, premarital screening is free at government facilities. You'll need both partners' national IDs and the other partner's date of birth, and you can book through Sehhaty or by calling 937.
How much do private screenings cost in Jeddah?
There's no government-set price for private clinics, so costs vary by clinic, test panel, insurance coverage, and whether a physician consultation is included. Ask each clinic for an itemised quote and check what your insurance covers.
Which Jeddah government clinics are open for screenings?
On-duty centres include Al Waha, Kilo 14, Al Fadeylah, Al Jami'ah, Al Ruwais, and Old Airport healthcare centres. Hours range from 8am to 11pm up to 24 hours depending on the facility, so confirm current timings in Sehhaty or on 937.
What if I don't have an Absher account?
An Absher account may be required for some appointment-booking routes in Sehhaty. If you hit a verification step, make sure your Absher details are up to date — or simply call 937 to book by phone instead.
For the latest updates on screenings and covered services, follow the Ministry of Health on X or check the Sehhaty app.
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