Health Ministry: Complete School Fitness Check for First Grade

The Ministry of Health is calling on parents of children entering first grade to complete the mandatory school fitness screening before enrolling their child. The check is carried out at primary healthcare centers through family medicine clinics across the Kingdom.

Parents can book an appointment through the Sehhaty app. After logging in or creating an account, select Appointments, then Book an Appointment, choose a primary healthcare center, select the Family Medicine Clinic, and pick a date before confirming the booking.

On the day of the visit, the parent must accompany the student and bring the student's family ID or residence permit along with the original vaccination certificate.

What the screening covers

The screening reviews the student's medical and family history and verifies vaccinations. It includes a clinical examination, height and weight measurement, BMI calculation, and checks for eyesight, hearing, speech, and dental and oral health.

The results help determine whether the student should be placed in general education or special education, and provide referrals when further care is needed. The screening is offered through Ministry of Health primary healthcare centers.

Completing the check early helps parents avoid delays before the new school year and ensures any health needs are identified in time.

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