Taakkad (تأكد لصحتك): Your Free Preventive Health Screening Guide in Saudi Arabia

Taakkad (تأكد لصحتك) is Saudi Arabia’s national preventive health screening initiative launched by the Health Holding Company under the Ministry of Health. It represents the Kingdom’s first innovative national network for periodic health screening, designed to shift from treatment-focused care to preventive healthcare. The Health Holding Company announced the start of services in Riyadh on 30 December 2025, and in late February 2026 the Minister of Health launched a Taakkad screening campaign across all regions of the Kingdom.

What Is Taakkad?

Taakkad uses a modern drive-through model with advanced medical technology to provide fast, accurate, and reliable periodic medical screenings across all health clusters in Riyadh. The drive-through Taakkad center is on King Abdullah Road in Riyadh, near the intersection with Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah Road. The program aims to enhance preventive healthcare and improve access to health services in line with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.

Who Can Use Taakkad and Is It Free?

Taakkad is for citizens and residents (men and women) aged 35 and above. According to the official Taakkad FAQ, the visit and all tests are completely free of charge.

What Health Screenings/Tests Are Available?

Taakkad offers three structured packages:

Basic Package

Blood pressure screening
Blood sugar (diabetes) testing
Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment
Lipid disorders (cholesterol) testing

Basic Plus Package (depending on age and sex)

All Basic Package tests
Breast cancer screening
Colorectal cancer screening
Bone density (osteoporosis) assessment

Age-Specific Packages

For Women:

35-40 years: Basic screening (20 minutes)
40-45 years: Basic + breast cancer (60 minutes)
45-60 years: Comprehensive screening (60 minutes)
60-75 years: Full comprehensive including osteoporosis (80 minutes)
75+ years: Basic + breast cancer + osteoporosis (80 minutes)

For Men:

35-40 years: Basic screening (20 minutes)
40-60 years: Basic + colorectal cancer screening (20 minutes)
60-75 years: Full including colorectal cancer + osteoporosis (50 minutes)
75+ years: Basic + osteoporosis (50 minutes)

An Advanced Package (genomics, proteomics, lifestyle analysis) is coming soon.

Who Should Consider Visiting?

Consider Taakkad if you:

Are 35 years or older
Have risk factors for chronic diseases
Want to monitor your health proactively
Prefer preventive care over reactive treatment
Want free access to advanced health screening
Value convenient, fast service

How to Book an Appointment

The Ministry of Health announced in January 2026 that appointments are booked through the Sehhaty app. Note that the official Taakkad FAQ says visits are currently by invitation only: citizens and residents aged 35+ receive an SMS or notification from the Ministry of Health when it is their turn. If you have an invitation or the option appears in your app:

Open Sehhaty and log in with your National ID or Iqama
Select “Taakkad Clinic – Adult Triage (35 years and above)”
Choose your preferred date and time
Confirm the appointment electronically

What to Expect During Your Visit

Taakkad centers operate through efficient drive-through service lanes. Your visit includes:

Vehicle check-in and registration verification
Medical consultation with healthcare professional
Screening procedures based on your selected package
Follow-up scheduling if needed

Visit durations range from about 20 to 80 minutes depending on your package. Fasting is not required. Bring your National ID or Iqama and the invitation message you received. Results are usually ready within 24 hours and appear in the Sehhaty app.

How Taakkad Differs From Regular Hospitals/Clinics

Unlike treatment-focused hospitals, Taakkad specializes in preventive screenings only, offers completely free services, uses a drive-through model for efficiency, and targets asymptomatic individuals for early detection rather than symptomatic patients seeking treatment.