Al-Khafji General Hospital
📍 Al-Khafji
Community hospital · founded 1932 · non-profit foundation
About
Al-Khafji General Hospital serves as a cornerstone of healthcare provision in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Operated by the Ministry of Health, this government facility is dedicated to delivering comprehensive medical services to the residents of Al-Khafji and the surrounding border regions. It functions as a central hub for various primary healthcare centres in the area, ensuring a continuum of care for patients requiring secondary medical intervention. The hospital comprises a wide range of medical departments designed to address diverse health needs. These include a fully equipped Emergency Department that operates around the clock to handle critical cases and trauma. In addition to emergency care, the facility houses outpatient clinics covering vital specialities such as internal medicine, general surgery, paediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology. Advanced diagnostic support is provided through modern laboratory and radiology units, facilitating accurate and timely treatment plans. Commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence remains a priority for the administration. The hospital employs a multidisciplinary team of qualified healthcare professionals who utilise modern medical technology to maintain high standards of care. Regular updates to clinical protocols and infrastructure ensure that the facility continues to meet the evolving healthcare demands of the growing local population.
- Legal name
- Al-Khafji General Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 53 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 25 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 — Al-Khafji
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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