Established in 1933 and officially inaugurated in 1938, the Frantz Fanon Psychiatric Hospital in Blida, Algeria, is a public university hospital affiliated with the University of Béjaïa. Named after the renowned psychiatrist and revolutionary Frantz Fanon, who served as the head of the Fifth Ward from 1953 to 1956, the hospital has a rich history in psychiatric care and education. Fanon introduced innovative practices, including occupational therapy, music therapy, and sports, challenging the colonial psychiatric methods of the time.

The hospital, as part of CHU Béjaïa, offers expert care in multiple specialties, including:

• Internal Medicine

• General and Specialized Surgery

• Pediatrics

• Cardiology

• Emergency Medicine

• Ophthalmology

• Psychiatry

• Neurology

• Infectious Diseases

• Orthopedics

• Urology

• Gynecology

• Diagnostic Imaging

These areas reflect the hospital’s multidisciplinary mandate and its integration with the university’s medical faculty

As a public university hospital, Frantz Fanon Psychiatric Hospital adheres to national healthcare standards, ensuring quality medical care. The hospital is equipped with modern medical technologies and staffed by qualified healthcare professionals. Continuous training and collaboration with academic institutions contribute to the hospital's commitment to excellence.

• Vision: To be a leading center for psychiatric care and medical education in Algeria, recognized for excellence in patient care and research.

• Mission: To provide comprehensive, patient-centered psychiatric services while advancing medical knowledge and training through collaboration with academic institutions.