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Press Release

Saudi German Health first to achieve ICHOM
accreditation in the Kingdom

Saudi German Health pioneers outcome-focused healthcare in KSA,
reaffirming its commitment to providing world-class patient care

04 June 2024- Saudi German hospitals in Riyadh, Aseer and Jeddah earned the International
Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) accreditation, becoming the first-
ever healthcare provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to achieve the accreditation,
marking a milestone in outcome-focused healthcare in the region. The exemplary achievement
showcases the Saudi German Health (SGH) group’s unwavering commitment to delivering
outcome-focused and cost-effective healthcare while consolidating its position as a leading
provider of value-based healthcare in KSA.

Makarem Sobhi Batterjee, President and Vice-Chairman of Saudi German Health said:
“At Saudi German Health, we prioritise value-based healthcare that focuses on health
outcomes. We are honoured to be presented with the ICHOM accreditation, which reaffirms
our long-standing commitment to excellence. Bolstered by this valuable achievement, we aim
to continue our efforts in delivering world-class healthcare services.”

Dr. Ahmad Shebl, CEO of Saudi German Health said: “The accreditation reflects the
relentless hard work of our team at Saudi German Health, where value-based health care is not
just a mere slogan, rather an integral facet of all our services. The ICHOM accreditation
reaffirms SGH’s ethos of ‘Caring Like Family’, which guides all our services. As a healthcare
organisation with a long-standing legacy in the region, SGH strives to achieve unparalleled
standards in patient care and treatment outcomes.”

Dr. Mostafa Ghalwash, Chief Quality Officer (CQO) of Saudi German Health said: “This
remarkable milestone reflects SGH’s unwavering commitment to delivering patient-centered
care while ensuring positive health outcomes. The accreditation positions SGH as a pioneer of
value-based healthcare within KSA. Meanwhile, we remain steadfast in our efforts to advance
healthcare in the MENA region, while ensuring impeccable standards in patient care.”

ICHOM is an international non-profit organisation, which aims to achieve Value-Based
Healthcare (VBHC), by convening physicians, researchers and patient advocates to set superior
healthcare standards. The accreditation symbolises an unwavering commitment toward an
outcome-driven healthcare approach and VBHC implementation.

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