I would like to express my sincere appreciation and thanks to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and  HRH Prince Mitib bin Abdullah, minister of state, member of the Council of Ministers and commander of the National Guard for their unlimited support to the National Guard Health Affairs.

Our primary goal at National Guard Health Affairs is to become nothing less than the leading healthcare facility in the region, as well as a globally recognized healthcare system with outstanding clinical services, high quality education/training and cutting-edge research.  These aspirations will be built around the simple premise that the needs of the patients come first; hence we will endeavor to keep safe, quality patient care at the forefront of our ambitions.  We pledge to address the health concerns of the community and promote good health through patient education and community outreach programs.     

In keeping with our commitment to provide quality patient care, safety will remain a priority at NGHA.  Reducing risk and ensuring safety requires that we focus our attention on developing and employing systems that prevent and mitigate errors.  The NGHA Patient Safety Program focuses on continuous enhancement of safety by calling upon every employee to play a critical role in ensuring patient, visitor and employee safety. Putting the needs and safety of our patients first is not just a slogan – it is our shared commitment!

There are many initiatives in place to continue in our mission of providing optimum healthcare to our patients, however, this can only be achieved through the dedication and loyalty of our staff.

Bandar Al Knawy, MD, FRCPC.
Chief Executive Officer
National Guard Health Affairs