The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Madinah delivered 23,443 chemotherapy sessions in 2025, marking a 27 percent increase in treatment capacity compared to 2024. This growth is part of the hospital's long-term mission to provide world-class healthcare across the Kingdom.
Expansion of Oncology Services in Madinah
The Madinah branch opened in 2021, following the Jeddah branch (early 2000s) and the main Riyadh campus (1975). The expansion has enabled cancer patients in Madinah and surrounding areas to access advanced care closer to home. The center has 400 beds across multiple specialties, including pediatric and adult oncology, ophthalmology, obstetrics, and gynecology.
According to the hospital administration, care extends beyond drug therapy to include regular follow-up, management of treatment-related symptoms, nutritional guidance, and psychological support. This comprehensive approach helps patients navigate their treatment journey with greater stability and continuity.
Record Growth in Patient Admissions and Visits
In 2025, the oncology center admitted 743 patients, a 20 percent increase from 2024. Outpatient oncology visits reached 20,754, up 24.2 percent, reflecting broader access to cancer care from assessment and treatment planning to follow-up and ongoing management.
Oncology services cover the full care pathway: patient assessment, review of pathology and imaging results, treatment planning, and delivery of systemic therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Multidisciplinary teams discuss complex cases to ensure tailored treatment plans based on disease stage and clinical needs.
Global Recognition and Rankings
KFSHRC was ranked first in the Middle East and Africa and 12th globally among the world's top 250 academic medical centers for 2026. The center recorded a 20 percent year-on-year increase in patients accepted in 2025 compared to 2024.
It was recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East by Brand Finance 2026. Additionally, Newsweek listed it among the World's Best Hospitals 2026, World's Best Smart Hospitals 2026, and World's Best Specialized Hospitals 2026.
