Armed Forces Hospital In The Northern Region
📍 King Khalid Military City
University teaching hospital · founded 1974 · public
About
The Armed Forces Hospital in the Northern Region is a prominent medical facility located within King Khalid Military City in Hafr Al Batin, Saudi Arabia. Operating under the Medical Services Department of the Ministry of Defence, the hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services to armed forces personnel, their dependants, and eligible civilians. It serves as a vital healthcare hub in the region, ensuring access to essential medical treatments and preventative care. The facility is equipped with approximately 330 beds and offers a wide range of acute care services. It houses specialised departments including emergency medicine, general surgery, paediatrics, and obstetrics and gynaecology. Advanced diagnostic capabilities and modern medical technology support the clinical teams in delivering accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans for various medical conditions. Dedicated to maintaining high standards of medical practice, the hospital focuses on patient safety and continuous quality improvement. The medical staff comprises qualified professionals committed to delivering compassionate care. Through its integrated approach to health management, the institution plays a key role in supporting the well-being of the military community in the Northern Region.
- Legal name
- Armed Forces Hospital In The Northern Region
- 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: 68 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 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 — King Khalid Military City
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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