Rafik Hariri University Hospital (RHUH) is an independent public institution, it operates under custody of MoPH, with its own board of directors including a government representative.
The hospital was established under the name of Beirut Governmental University Hospital based on the decree No. 12962 date 2/9/1998, and the hospital's name was adjusted to Rafik Hariri University Hospital based on the decree No. 16389 date 15/2/2006.
RHUH idea first emerged from the urge to have a reputable governmental hospital in Beirut. And on the second of February 1979, the decision was finally taken by the Council of Ministers to build a governmental hospital of 500 beds, on a public owned property, in Bir Hassan in Beirut.
After 30 years of back and forth, the Ministry of Public Health and Ministry of Public Works and Transportation conducted the relevant technical studies for the hospital. However, civil war erupted and thus delayed the construction works in 1995, and it wasn't finalized until 2000.
Similar to all Public Institutions, its construction was financed by the Lebanese Government through M*F, in particular the Council of Development and Reconstruction as well as by a low interest loan from Saudi Development Fund and the Islamic Development Bank. In addition, the four auxiliary buildings were funded by a grant from King Fahed of KSA in person.
Today, Rafik Hariri University Hospital (RHUH) is a governmental teaching hospital committed to deliver quality care to the population through integrated, evidence-based medical and health services, at an affordable, sustainable cost, thus enhancing its position as the premier teaching hospital in the public sector in Lebanon.
RHUH is a facility built in the year of 1996, with 430 beds, 14 operating rooms and 50 suite hotel, delivers a full range of primary and highly specialized care provided by professional and dedicated staff.
It is served by a fully automated medical information system and electronic patient health record. The hospital offers academic training to young doctors, nurses, pharmacists and dietitians through affiliations with several universities.
