Armed Forces Hospital - Southern Region
📍 Tamniah
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1915 · private
About
The Armed Forces Hospital Southern Region in Tamniah stands as a vital component of the military healthcare network in Saudi Arabia. Located in the serene Asir province, this facility is dedicated to providing exceptional medical services to armed forces personnel and their eligible dependants. It operates with a steadfast commitment to clinical excellence, ensuring that every patient receives compassionate and comprehensive care within a modern and safe environment. The hospital offers a broad spectrum of primary and secondary healthcare services, designed to meet the diverse needs of the community it serves. From routine family medicine consultations to specialised clinics, the medical team utilises advanced diagnostic tools and evidence-based treatments. The facility also functions as a crucial link to the larger Armed Forces Medical City in the Southern Region, facilitating seamless referrals for complex cases requiring tertiary intervention. Quality and patient safety remain at the forefront of the hospital's operational philosophy. Continuous improvement programmes are in place to maintain high standards of healthcare delivery, aligning with both national and international medical protocols. Through its dedicated staff and integrated systems, the hospital ensures that the health and well-being of the military community in Tamniah are safeguarded with the utmost professionalism.
- Legal name
- Armed Forces Hospital - Southern Region
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 51 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 36 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 — Tamniah
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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