Humanitarian Ambassador Mr. Fayez Al-Malki affirmed that the Association deserves support. He explained that rheumatism is not merely knee pain, as many may assume; after visiting the Association, he learned that it includes serious diseases with significant consequences and complications, with some injections costing SAR 3,000 to 6,000, placing a considerable responsibility on the Association. Al-Malki encouraged his social-media followers to support its work.
He made the remarks during a visit to the Association, where he met Board Chairman Dr. Mohammed bin Ahmed Hamza Omair and Executive General Manager Mr. Mohammed Al-Tufaili Al-Zahrani.
Board Chairman Dr. Mohammed Omair presented Humanitarian Ambassador Fayez Al-Malki with a commemorative plaque.
During the visit, Al-Malki learned about the treatment and healthcare services provided to beneficiaries and expressed his appreciation for the Association's programs, plans, and support for beneficiaries and people seeking treatment. Executive Director Al-Zahrani explained that the Association devotes its utmost efforts to serving, caring for, and supporting beneficiaries with rheumatic diseases. Standing by them under these circumstances is a national duty and implements the decisions of the state, may God support it. In accordance with its strategic plan, the Association seeks to cover every region of the Kingdom, particularly the areas of greatest need.
He said that the Association welcomes patients with rheumatic diseases and registers them as beneficiary members eligible for the medical services delivered through its programs. He emphasized that its systematic work continues throughout the year, guided by the Board's vision, to implement approved plans and programs, meet beneficiary needs without interruption, and pursue initiatives and activities that fulfill patients' aspirations. These include the Mutual Aid Treatment Program, the Medication Shortage Program, the Rheumo Heroes Program for children with rheumatic diseases, the Developmental Housing Program in cooperation with Developmental Housing, the Enable Them to Settle Program, which furnishes beneficiaries' housing units, and the "Qader" initiative to performjoint replacement surgeries supported by the General Authority for Awqaf, along with several specialized programs and initiatives. Al-Tufaili invited organizations, business leaders, philanthropists, and benefactors across the nation to support the Association's initiatives and programs, which help rheumatism patients maintain stable health.
