The Ministry of Health announced here today that Najran Region is free from Schistosomiasis (bilharzia). The Ministry awarded The General Directorate of Health in Najran a certificate confirming the Region is free from Bilharzia. The Ministry conducted a comprehensive survey with cooperation of W.H.O consultant to make sure the Region is free from Bilharzia. This comes in line with The National Project to eliminate Bilharzia in all breeding-areas of Saudi Arabia.