The Story and Mission of Zimam

Zimam is a free tool that gives adults in Saudi Arabia personalized, evidence-based preventive health recommendations. It was built by a team of specialists in preventive medicine, public health and family medicine, so that every person can take the reins of their health with confidence.

How It Started

Healthcare in Saudi Arabia is going through a major transformation toward Vision 2030, which emphasizes prevention and a person-centered approach to care. We saw the need for an easy tool that puts evidence-based preventive recommendations within everyone’s reach.

Scientific Foundation

Zimam’s recommendations are built on the Saudi Public Health Authority’s guidelines and enriched with recommendations from trusted international sources such as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Each recommendation went through evidence review, expert validation and adaptation to the needs and culture of the Saudi community. The methodology page explains these steps in detail.

What Zimam Offers

• Personalized recommendations: Zimam considers age, gender, health status and risk factors to build a prevention plan that fits each person.
• Health awareness: Recommendations link to awareness topics about the related health conditions, so people understand why each one matters.
• Access to services: Recommendations explain how to get each recommended service within the Saudi healthcare system, and its insurance coverage.

Our Mission

We work toward a future where preventive care is a cornerstone of the healthcare system in Saudi Arabia, and toward a health culture that makes prevention a way of life for current and future generations. Zimam is our contribution to that goal.