Riyadh, July 14, 2019, SPA -- The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved "Seha" Platform for issuing sick leaves for state's employees and linking it electronically with the Ministry of Civil Service, which will approve sick leaves issued from the Platform for state employees. The King also approved the use of the WHO's Self-Assessment Tool for Infection prevention and control (IPC) in health facilities on hand hygiene for health practitioners according to international standards. Secretary General of the Saudi Health Council, Dr. Nahar bin Mazzaki Al-Azmi expressed his thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for the approval of these decisions which raise the quality of health care for citizens and residents. He also praised the constant care by the wise leadership in organizing and developing health services in the Kingdom. --SPA 15:49 LOCAL TIME 12:49 GMT 0015 www.spa.gov.sa/w1137783