Comprehensive guide to Algeria's leading healthcare institutions
CHU Mustapha Pacha is Algeria's oldest and most prestigious hospital, established in 1854 during French colonial rule. Today it serves as the country's leading university hospital and reference center for complex medical cases.
The hospital boasts 1,200 beds across 32 specialized departments. It houses Algeria's most advanced cardiology center with interventional capabilities, a comprehensive cancer institute with radiotherapy, and the nation's premier neurosurgery department. The hospital is also a major teaching center affiliated with Algiers Medical University.
Popular Treatments: Coronary angioplasty, cancer radiotherapy, brain tumor surgery, and organ transplants (the only center in Algeria performing them).
CHU Beni Messous is Algeria's largest trauma and emergency care center, serving as the national reference for accident victims and critical cases. The modern facility was built to handle mass casualty events.
The hospital features a state-of-the-art emergency department, North Africa's most advanced burn unit, and comprehensive rehabilitation services. Its trauma team is trained in disaster medicine and handles complex polytrauma cases. The hospital also serves as a teaching center for emergency medicine specialists.
Popular Treatments: Trauma surgery, burn treatment, post-accident rehabilitation, and disaster medicine.
CHU Oran is western Algeria's premier medical center and the country's second largest university hospital. It serves as the reference center for western Algeria's 10 million inhabitants.
The hospital is renowned for its cardiac surgery department performing over 500 open-heart surgeries annually. Its hepatology center specializes in liver diseases and transplants. The hospital also houses advanced diagnostic imaging facilities and serves as the main teaching hospital for Oran Medical University.
Popular Treatments: Coronary bypass surgery, liver disease treatment, advanced diagnostics, and medical education.
CHU Constantine is eastern Algeria's largest medical center and the country's leading institution for maternal and child health. The hospital handles the region's most complex obstetric and pediatric cases.
The hospital boasts Algeria's most advanced neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) with 50 incubators. Its pediatric surgery department performs complex congenital corrections. The maternity ward handles over 10,000 deliveries annually, including high-risk pregnancies. The hospital is also a key teaching center for pediatric specialists.
Popular Treatments: Premature baby care, pediatric surgery, high-risk pregnancy management, and fertility treatments.
CHU Annaba is eastern Algeria's cancer treatment hub and the country's second largest oncology center. The hospital provides comprehensive cancer care to the eastern region's population.
The hospital features a modern radiotherapy department with linear accelerators, a specialized chemotherapy unit, and Algeria's most advanced bone marrow transplant facility. Its hematology department treats blood disorders and malignancies. The hospital participates in international cancer research trials.
Popular Treatments: Radiation therapy, chemotherapy protocols, bone marrow transplants, and hematological malignancy treatment.
CHU Blida is Algeria's national reference center for psychiatry and neurology, serving as the country's leading institution for mental health and nervous system disorders.
The hospital houses specialized units for mood disorders, psychotic illnesses, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases. It combines pharmacological treatments with psychotherapy and rehabilitation programs. The hospital is also a major research center for mental health in North Africa.
Popular Treatments: Schizophrenia treatment, depression management, epilepsy care, and Alzheimer's disease therapy.
CHU Tizi Ouzou is Algeria's national reference center for musculoskeletal disorders, specializing in orthopedic surgery and rheumatological conditions.
The hospital performs complex joint replacements, spinal surgeries, and trauma reconstructions. Its rheumatology department treats autoimmune and degenerative joint diseases. The rehabilitation center features advanced physiotherapy equipment and hydrotherapy facilities. The hospital collaborates with European orthopedic centers.
Popular Treatments: Hip and knee replacements, spinal fusion surgery, arthritis treatment, and post-operative rehabilitation.
CHU Setif is eastern Algeria's reference center for kidney diseases and urological disorders, providing comprehensive nephrology and urology services.
The hospital operates one of Algeria's largest dialysis centers with 60 stations. Its urology department performs complex kidney stone treatments and prostate surgeries. The hospital has a successful kidney transplant program and specializes in managing chronic kidney disease.
Popular Treatments: Hemodialysis, kidney transplantation, lithotripsy for kidney stones, and prostate surgery.
CHU Batna is Algeria's national reference center for respiratory diseases and thoracic surgery, specializing in lung conditions prevalent in the region.
The hospital features advanced pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy suites, and a specialized tuberculosis unit. Its thoracic surgery department performs lung resections and mediastinal procedures. The hospital also runs extensive smoking cessation programs.
Popular Treatments: Tuberculosis treatment, lung cancer surgery, COPD management, and sleep apnea therapy.
CHU Bejaia is Algeria's leading center for diabetes and endocrine disorders, serving as the national reference for metabolic diseases.
The hospital operates specialized clinics for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, thyroid disorders, and obesity management. Its diabetes education program is considered a model for North Africa. The hospital also conducts research on diabetes prevalence in Algeria.
Popular Treatments: Diabetes management, insulin pump therapy, thyroid disease treatment, and obesity counseling.
CHU Tlemcen is western Algeria's reference center for ophthalmology and eye diseases, providing advanced eye care services to the region.
The hospital performs cataract surgeries, retinal procedures, and corneal transplants. Its pediatric ophthalmology unit treats childhood eye diseases. The hospital also operates mobile eye clinics serving remote areas of western Algeria.
Popular Treatments: Phacoemulsification cataract surgery, diabetic retinopathy treatment, corneal transplantation, and glaucoma management.
CHU Algiers Central is Algeria's leading center for internal medicine and complex medical diagnoses, serving as the national reference for difficult cases.
The hospital houses specialized units for infectious diseases, autoimmune disorders, and geriatric medicine. Its diagnostic department features advanced imaging and laboratory capabilities. The hospital is renowned for its multidisciplinary approach to complex medical conditions.
Popular Treatments: Complex diagnosis, infectious disease treatment, geriatric care, and autoimmune disease management.
CHU Oran Pediatric Hospital is western Algeria's largest children's hospital, providing specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents.
The hospital features specialized units for pediatric surgery, neonatology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Its vaccination center follows international immunization schedules. The hospital is known for its child-friendly environment and school services for long-term patients.
Popular Treatments: Pediatric congenital condition corrections, premature infant care, childhood vaccination programs, and treatment of pediatric infectious diseases.
CHU Constantine Cancer Center is eastern Algeria's comprehensive cancer treatment facility, providing oncology services to the region's population.
The center offers chemotherapy, radiotherapy (including intensity-modulated radiation therapy), and surgical oncology services. It has developed specialized programs for breast cancer, lung cancer, and hematological malignancies. The palliative care unit provides pain management and supportive care.
Popular Treatments: Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), targeted chemotherapy, oncological surgeries, and cancer pain management.
CHU Annaba Cardiovascular Center is eastern Algeria's reference center for heart diseases, providing comprehensive cardiac care services.
The center performs coronary bypass surgeries, valve replacements, and congenital heart corrections. Its catheterization lab offers angioplasty and pacemaker implantations. The electrophysiology department treats complex arrhythmias. The center collaborates with European cardiac institutions.
Popular Treatments: Coronary artery bypass grafting, cardiac valve replacement, coronary angioplasty, and arrhythmia ablation.
CHU Algiers Maternity Hospital is Algeria's national reference center for obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies, handling the country's most complex obstetric cases.
The hospital features a 40-bed neonatal intensive care unit, advanced fetal medicine department, and Algeria's largest fertility center. Its maternal-fetal medicine specialists manage high-risk pregnancies. The hospital also trains obstetricians and midwives from across Algeria.
Popular Treatments: High-risk pregnancy care, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), neonatal intensive care, and fetal surgery.
CHU Oran Neuroscience Center is western Algeria's reference center for brain and nervous system disorders, providing advanced neurological care.
The center performs complex brain and spinal cord surgeries, treats stroke patients, and manages neurodegenerative diseases. Its epilepsy monitoring unit is the most advanced in Algeria. The center also houses a neurorehabilitation department with robotic therapy devices.
Popular Treatments: Brain tumor surgery, stroke treatment, deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation.
CHU Setif Trauma Center is eastern Algeria's leading emergency care facility, specializing in trauma and disaster medicine.
The center handles complex polytrauma cases, mass casualty events, and emergency surgeries. Its trauma team follows advanced trauma life support protocols. The center also trains emergency responders from across eastern Algeria.
Popular Treatments: Trauma surgery, emergency life-saving procedures, disaster response, and emergency medical training.
CHU Algiers Dental Center is Algeria's national reference center for dental and maxillofacial care, providing specialized oral health services.
The center performs complex dental surgeries, orthodontic treatments, and maxillofacial reconstructions. Its implantology department is the most advanced in Algeria. The center also trains dentists from across the country.
Popular Treatments: Dental implants, orthodontic corrections, oral cancer surgery, and maxillofacial reconstruction.
CHU Algiers Burn and Plastic Surgery Center is Algeria's national reference for burn treatment and reconstructive surgery, handling the country's most severe burn cases.
The center features specialized burn units, skin graft facilities, and rehabilitation services. Its plastic surgery department performs reconstructive procedures and cosmetic surgeries. The center also conducts research on burn treatment methods.
Popular Treatments: Severe burn treatment, skin grafting, reconstructive surgery, and scar revision.