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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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,229
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

MetricValueBenchmark
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

  • Top hospital — Jeddah

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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