Since the modern state of Saudi Arabia was first founded by King Abdul Aziz Bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, May Allah rests his soul in peace, the public health and disease control were among the government’s top priorities. The creation of the Kingdom’s Healthcare System coincided with King Abdul Aziz’s takeover of Al Hijaz and his designation of Makkah as the first Saudi capital.

The guidance of the founding King of Saudi Arabia allowed the new government to overcome the many obstacles and challenges in the early days of the nation, despite a lack of native resources and expertise. HRH’s strategy was to strengthen the Kingdom’s cooperation with international organizations and to collaborate with highly-qualified foreign experts.  In addition to keeping pace with the latest international healthcare developments, the King also focused on building a solid infrastructure for a comprehensive health sector that would serve all regions of the Kingdom.  

In 1343H./1925, King Abdul Aziz established the Public Health Department in Makkah. In 1344H./1925, Public Health and Ambulance was established to meet the needs of the Kingdom’s health and environmental sectors.  The PHA built hospitals and health centers across the Kingdom and issued and enforced regulations to guarantee adequate standards for the practice of medicine and pharmacology.

The increasing scope of healthcare services needed in the Kingdom during that period, including care for Hajj and Umrah performers, created the need for the formation of a Public Health Council. This council was the highest-level supervisory board in the Kingdom, and oversaw all aspects of healthcare, including all hospitals and healthcare centers nationwide. The council’s main goals included the development of a skilled healthcare workforce, as well as the control of the diseases and epidemics which were prevalent during that time.   

King Salman Hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical specialties, including:

• Emergency Medicine

• Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)

• Dermatology

• Ophthalmology

• Internal Medicine

• Orthopedic Surgery

• Anesthesiology

• Urology

• Gynecology and Obstetrics

• Pediatrics

• General Surgery

• Therapeutic Nutrition

• Natural Therapy

• Diabetes and Endocrinology

HRH’s strategy was to strengthen the Kingdom’s cooperation with international organizations and to collaborate with highly-qualified foreign experts

The Vision: 

A vibrant, healthy nation.

King Salman Hospital has received several accolades, including:

• American Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation

• Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) Certification

• Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) Label from the World Health Organization

• Randox International Quality Assessment Scheme (RIQAS) Certificate for Laboratory Services