Al-Ras General Hospital has been designated as a center for obesity surgery in Al-Qassim
In a move reflecting the rapid development of the healthcare sector in the Qassim region, and as a culmination of efforts to improve the quality of medical services, Al-Ras General Hospital , part of the Qassim Health Cluster, has received official classification certification from the Ministry of Health, represented by the General Directorate of Specialized Centers. This classification designates the hospital as a specialized center for bariatric surgery , following its outstanding success in meeting all the rigorous evaluation requirements and standards set by the specialized survey committee, which confirmed the complete readiness of the facilities and the competence of the medical and technical staff.
Accreditation and operational readiness details
This qualitative classification grants Al-Ras General Hospital full authorization to operate its Bariatric Surgery Center for a full year, effective January 8, 2026. This date confirms the hospital's high level of infrastructure readiness, the availability of state-of-the-art medical equipment, and the recruitment of highly qualified medical professionals capable of handling complex and specialized cases, thus ensuring the provision of safe and effective healthcare to patients.
Medical achievements that precede accreditation
This accreditation did not come about by chance; it was preceded by a distinguished record of medical achievements. The hospital's specialized medical center had, up to the moment of the accreditation announcement, achieved remarkable success by performing more than 20 complex bariatric surgeries. All these procedures were conducted under the supervision of specialized medical consultants and in accordance with the highest internationally recognized safety and quality protocols, reflecting the center's high operational capacity even before receiving official accreditation.
The importance of specialized centers in Vision 2030
This event is of paramount importance within the context of the healthcare transformation underway in Saudi Arabia, where obesity is a major health challenge facing society. The expansion of specialized bariatric surgery centers across the Kingdom's regions and provinces is an integral part of the goals of Vision 2030 and the Health Transformation Program, which aims to facilitate access to healthcare services, reduce waiting times, and increase life expectancy by combating chronic diseases and their underlying causes.
Positive impact on the Qassim region
Locally, the establishment of the bariatric surgery center in Al-Rass Governorate represents a significant leap forward in the services provided to residents of the governorate and surrounding areas. This center will alleviate the burden on central hospitals in Buraidah, reduce the need for patients to travel long distances for treatment, and promote the decentralization of specialized healthcare services, thus ensuring equitable distribution of healthcare resources.
Ongoing commitment to development
For its part, the Qassim Health Cluster reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its comprehensive development plans to elevate the level of healthcare services and expand the scope of specialized fields. This achievement is the culmination of the cumulative efforts exerted by the medical and administrative teams to implement quality and safety standards, ensure an improved patient experience, and increase recovery rates in obesity treatment programs, directly aligning with national aspirations to build a vibrant society and an integrated healthcare system.
