JEDDAH, 25 July  — The 500-bed King Abdul Aziz Hospital in Taif, which was set up at a cost of SR648 million, will start functioning soon, according to Health Minister Dr. Osama Shubokshi. He said Crown Prince Abdullah, deputy premier and commander of the National Guard, would inspect the hospital in a few days. He said the new health insurance scheme would be implemented after endorsement by higher authorities of its executive bylaws and financial regulations. (AN)