The Ada’a Health Award, organized by the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia, granted Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Riyadh second place in the Excellence in Maternity Care track. The recognition was announced during the official eighth edition ceremony held at King Fahad Cultural Center in Riyadh. More than 2,700 healthcare providers entered the competition across six excellence tracks, resulting in 25 healthcare organizations receiving honors nationwide. King Fahad Medical City took first place in the same category.
Maternity and Child Care Service Outcomes
The award recognizes the maternity and child care service established at the hospital in 2023. The department manages the entire maternal healthcare cycle from initial antenatal visits through postpartum stages. In addition, it supervises infant care through well-child clinics, routine vaccinations, and developmental monitoring. Modern medical institutions frequently utilize advanced health technology systems to track patient indicators throughout treatment cycles.
Since establishing the unit, the hospital documented zero maternal deaths across its patient population. Furthermore, postpartum hemorrhage complications dropped from 3.3% to nearly zero. Antenatal care visit frequencies aligned with World Health Organization targets. In newborn care, the hospital achieved 100% skin-to-skin contact within the first hour of birth. Exclusive breastfeeding rates reached 89% at discharge, surpassing the international benchmark of 75%.
Accreditations and Quality Standards
The facility holds several national and international certifications that support its operational processes. These credentials include accreditation from the Saudi Patient Safety Center and Joint Commission International (JCI). The hospital also earned the Baby-Friendly Hospital designation and Planetree Gold Certification for Excellence in Person-Centered Care. Structured digital platforms and ongoing developments in education programs support clinical quality and hospital workflow governance.
“Three years ago, we did not have a maternity department. For a service that is only three years old to be recognized among the healthcare organizations awarded at the national level is an achievement we are proud of. We also extend our sincere congratulations to King Fahad Medical City on its well-deserved first place.”
Professor Thamer Adnan Nouh, Chief Executive Officer of Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Riyadh
Continuous Care and Group Operations
Nouh noted that care quality depends on continuity across every stage rather than isolated events. The hospital aims to make these clinical outcomes the standard baseline for all mothers and infants. Fakeeh Care Group operates across the Kingdom with more than four decades of experience in healthcare networks, medical centers, and technological services. Healthcare modernization remains linked with broader national goals in the economy.
Ada’a Health Award Impact on Healthcare
The Ada’a Health Award benchmark encourages healthcare organizations across Saudi Arabia to improve clinical practices. Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital Riyadh continues its service delivery model under Fakeeh Care Group’s regional expansion framework. The group focuses on patient experience, safety guidelines, and clinical performance across its institutional network.
