Safwa General Hospital
📍 Safwa
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1967 · private
About
Safwa General Hospital, situated in Safwa in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, stands as a key government healthcare institution dedicated to serving the local community. The facility operates under the supervision of the Eastern Health Cluster and the Ministry of Health, ensuring that residents receive high-quality medical care in accordance with national standards. It functions as a primary referral centre for the region, offering a safe and professional environment for patients seeking diagnosis and treatment. The hospital comprises various specialised departments designed to address a wide spectrum of health needs. These include a fully equipped Emergency Department that operates round the clock to handle critical cases and injuries. Additionally, the facility houses a specialised Dental Centre, which offers advanced services such as oral surgery and paediatric dentistry. Other core departments include Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Paediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, all staffed by qualified medical professionals. Commitment to community health is evident through the hospital's initiatives, such as the establishment of a dedicated Breast Clinic for early detection and screening. The hospital utilises modern medical technology and diagnostic tools, including a laboratory and radiology department, to support accurate clinical assessments. Patient care is prioritised through a patient-centric approach, focusing on safety, comfort, and effective treatment outcomes for all individuals visiting the establishment.
- Legal name
- Safwa General Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 62 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 25 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 — Safwa
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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