Al-Aziziyah Children'S Hospital
📍 Jeddah
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1863 · private
About
Al-Aziziyah Children's Hospital serves as a prominent government healthcare facility located in the Al-Aziziyah district of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Operating under the Ministry of Health, the hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical care specifically designed for infants, children, and adolescents. It functions as a vital referral centre within the region, ensuring that young patients receive specialised attention in a safe and supportive environment. The facility is equipped with a range of essential departments, including a dedicated paediatric emergency unit that operates around the clock to handle urgent medical cases. In addition to emergency services, the hospital houses specialised outpatient clinics covering various paediatric disciplines, alongside a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for critical newborn care. The physiotherapy department is also a key component, offering rehabilitative services to children with developmental or physical challenges. Staffed by a team of qualified consultants, specialists, and nurses, Al-Aziziyah Children's Hospital adheres to national healthcare standards. The medical team focuses on delivering evidence-based treatments while prioritising the comfort and well-being of patients and their families. Through its integrated approach to healthcare, the hospital plays a significant role in safeguarding the health of the community's younger generation.
- Legal name
- Al-Aziziyah Children'S Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 59 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 26 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Jeddah
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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