King Fahd Medical City
King Fahd Medical City (KFMC) is a medical facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With four hospitals, KFMC is the largest medical facility in Saudi Arabia. It was built at a cost of $633 million. KFMC’s yearly operating budget is estimated at $150 million for medical and non-medical maintenance and catering contracts.[1] According to the Minister of Health, Dr. Hamad ibn Abdullah Al-Manie in his inaugural address, it is expected to treat more than 50,000 patients in the hospital and more than 2,000,000 patients in outpatient clinics annually.[1] The complex consists of four hospitals: The Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital, The Specialist Hospital, The Rehabilitation Hospital, and The Pediatric Hospital.[2]
King Fahd Medical City (KFMC) مدينة الملك فهد الطبية | |
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Geography | |
Location | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Coordinates | |
Organisation | |
Funding | Government of Saudi Arabia |
Type | Public |
Services | |
Emergency department | Yes |
History | |
Construction started | 1984 |
Opened | 2004 |
Links | |
Website | www |
Children Specialized Hospital
The Children Specialized Hospital was the first hospital to operate in KFMC, starting in June 2003.[3] The hospital contains several facilities such as the medical library and central records, in-service training facilities, pharmacy, operating theaters, and additional laboratories.[4]
See also
- List of hospitals in Saudi Arabia
- List of things named after Saudi Kings
References
- Rasooldeen, Mohammed (2004-10-06). "Abdullah Opens Fahd Medical City". Arab News. Retrieved May 6, 2017.
- Inc, International Hospitals Recruitment. "International Hospitals Recruitment Inc". International Hospitals Recruitment Inc. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
- "Home". www.kfmc.med.sa. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
- Inc, International Hospitals Recruitment. "International Hospitals Recruitment Inc". International Hospitals Recruitment Inc. Retrieved 2020-07-29.