JEDDAH: For 17 people with kidney-failure issues, a recent three-day journey to Abha offered a chance to step away from hospital routines and embrace joy, culture and the beauty of nature.
The trip, organized by the Charitable Health Promotion Association with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, combined medical care and psychological support for the participants aged 30 to 66.
They visited landmarks including Al-Soudah, Rijal Almaa, Al-Asal Hut, Al-Muftaha Art Village, as well as museums and traditional homes where they enjoyed the mountain climate and rich heritage of Asir.
Dr. Aisha Natto, chairperson of the board of directors of the Charitable Health Promotion Association, told Arab News that the trip reflected the integration of health and tourism.
“This is not just a journey, but a way to a beautiful life. Those patients leave behind the routine of the hospital to experience moments of joy and hope amidst the mountains and heritage paths of Abha,” she said.
