Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah: A New Era in Healthcare for the Northern Emirates
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah (SKHF) is a landmark medical facility inaugurated in mid-2025, under the UAE President’s Initiatives. Designed to uplift healthcare services for the Eastern Region, SKHF brings world-class tertiary and emergency care closer to residents so they no longer need to travel to other emirates for specialised treatment. This hospital embodies the UAE’s commitment to high-quality healthcare and advanced medical infrastructure.
State-of-the-Art Capacity & Facilities at Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah
At the time of its opening, Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah has a bed capacity of 222 beds, spread across 89,000 square metres, with scope to expand to over 350 beds in the future.
The hospital includes:
- Three centres of excellence: Burns Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Trauma.
- Emergency & Trauma Department: 30 beds currently, expandable to 60.
- Outpatient Clinics: 55+ clinics to serve diverse specialities.
- Advanced diagnostic & imaging tools: MRI, CT Scans, tomography; labs; prosthetic & rehab departments; hydrotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy rooms.
Services & Specializations
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah specializes in high-impact medical areas:
- Trauma Care: With a dedicated trauma centre, the hospital provides critical care and emergency treatment for serious injuries.
- Burn Treatment: Burn unit equipped for ICU burns cases and dedicated operating theatres for burn surgery.
- Rehabilitation Services: Speech therapy, audiometry, prosthetics, hydrotherapy pool, hyperbaric chambers helping patients recover mobility and quality of life.
Additionally, maternity services are well provisioned: a maternity floor with delivery rooms, C-section operating rooms, neonatal ICU (NICU) beds, pediatric wards, and postpartum care.
Accessibility, Operations & Community Impact
- The hospital is operated under The Medical Office (TMO) in coordination with PureHealth, under the umbrella of the President’s Initiatives. It is also aligned with SEHA in its service and governance efforts.
- Provides 24/7 emergency and inpatient care, ensuring that residents can access critical services around the clock.
- Outpatient hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, weekdays.
- By bringing advanced medical services locally, the hospital reduces the need for patients in the Northern Emirates and Fujairah to travel to Dubai or Abu Dhabi for specialised care. This has major time, cost, and quality-of-life benefits.
Importance for Healthcare Strategy & Future Expansion
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah is a key piece in UAE’s broader healthcare infrastructure strategy. Its establishment reflects:
- A push under the President’s Initiatives to upgrade infrastructure across all emirates.
- Expansion in medical training and local Emirati healthcare talent; the hospital aims to cultivate skilled professionals locally rather than relying on foreign experts.
- Preparedness for disaster management: its inpatient capacity can double during emergencies, reflecting resilience planning.
Visit SKHF official website for further information.
Conclusion
Sheikh Khalifa Hospital Fujairah marks a significant step forward for healthcare in the Eastern Region of the UAE. With its advanced facilities, multiple centres of excellence, and high bed capacity, SKHF brings specialized care much closer to residents. It embodies the UAE’s vision of accessible, world-class healthcare for all emirates. As the hospital begins full operations, it is expected to have a transformative impact reducing patient travel, improving health outcomes, and strengthening the local medical workforce.
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