Uhud Hospital
📍 AL Madinah AL Munawwarah
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1959 · private
About
Uhud Hospital stands as a prominent government healthcare facility located in the Al Salam district of Al Madinah Al Munawwarah. Operated by the Ministry of Health, the hospital serves the local population and pilgrims visiting the holy city. It is situated near Taibah University and plays a vital role in the region's healthcare infrastructure, providing comprehensive medical services to patients in a modern and accessible environment. The facility offers a wide range of medical specialties, including general surgery, internal medicine, and paediatrics. It is well-regarded for its departments of ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology, which handle various complex cases. Additionally, the hospital has received accreditation as a Baby-Friendly Hospital, reflecting its commitment to supporting maternal and child health through international best practices in breastfeeding and newborn care. With a capacity of approximately 300 beds, Uhud Hospital is equipped with advanced medical technology and essential amenities to ensure high-quality patient care. The infrastructure includes a 24-hour emergency department capable of managing urgent medical situations. Continuous development projects and renovations have been implemented to enhance the facility's capabilities, ensuring it meets the growing healthcare needs of the Madinah community.
- Legal name
- Uhud Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 60 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 — AL Madinah AL Munawwarah
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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