Al Salam Hospital - Aziziyah
📍 Makkah
University teaching hospital · founded 1974 · public
About
Al Salam Hospital in Makkah stands as a prominent healthcare institution dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services to the local community and pilgrims. The facility is equipped with modern medical technology and staffed by a team of qualified healthcare professionals committed to patient safety and comfort. It offers a wide range of clinical specialties, ensuring that patients receive integrated care under one roof. The hospital's strategic location in Makkah allows it to serve a diverse population, including residents and visitors to the Holy City. The hospital features a fully equipped Emergency Department that operates 24 hours a day, capable of handling critical cases with efficiency and care. In addition to emergency services, Al Salam Hospital houses specialised departments such as General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. The surgical suites are fitted with advanced anaesthesia and monitoring systems to support various procedures, ranging from routine interventions to complex surgeries. Patient care at Al Salam Hospital is supported by comprehensive diagnostic facilities, including a medical laboratory and a radiology department. These units provide essential support to the outpatient clinics and inpatient wards, facilitating accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. The hospital also includes an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and a dedicated nursery, ensuring specialised attention for vulnerable patients. With a focus on high standards of medical practice, the institution strives to enhance the quality of healthcare in the region.
- Legal name
- Al Salam Hospital - Aziziyah
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 51 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 37 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 — Makkah
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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