Jeddah Specialized Maternity And Children'S Hospital
📍 Jeddah
University teaching hospital · founded 1882 · public
About
Jeddah Specialised Maternity and Children's Hospital stands as a prominent medical facility in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, dedicated exclusively to the healthcare needs of women and children. Operating under the Ministry of Health, the hospital serves as a vital hub for specialised medical services in the region. It is designed to provide a safe and healing environment, equipped with modern medical infrastructure to support complex cases and ensure patient comfort. The facility offers comprehensive obstetrics and gynaecology services, ranging from routine prenatal care to the management of high-risk pregnancies. The department is staffed by experienced consultants who ensure the well-being of both mother and child during childbirth and the postpartum period. Advanced surgical theatres are available for caesarean sections and other gynaecological procedures, utilising minimally invasive techniques where appropriate to enhance recovery. For paediatric care, the hospital provides a wide array of specialities tailored to infants, children, and adolescents. It houses a fully equipped Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to support premature babies and newborns with critical health conditions. The paediatric department focuses on diagnosing and treating various acute and chronic illnesses, ensuring that young patients receive age-appropriate medical attention in a supportive setting. Emergency services are available around the clock to handle urgent medical situations for women and children. The hospital prioritises patient safety and quality of care, adhering to rigorous medical standards. Through its specialised clinics and inpatient wards, it strives to deliver excellence in healthcare outcomes for the community in Jeddah, maintaining a steadfast commitment to professional medical practice.
- Legal name
- Jeddah Specialized Maternity And Children'S Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 63 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 — Jeddah
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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