As-Salam International Hospital-Maadi is the first full hospital laboratory in Egypt to receive the prestigious College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation

"Alameda Healthcare Group’s As-Salam International Hospital Maadi is the first Hospital in Egypt accredited by the College of American Pathologists CAP."

Alameda Healthcare Group’s laboratory at As-Salam International Hospital-Maadi is granted College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation، paving the way for further development and knowledge transfer opportunities in providing best-in-class patient care. 

Alameda Healthcare Group (Alameda)، Egypt’s leading private healthcare service provider proudly announces As- Salam International Hospital in Maadi’s achievement as the first full hospital laboratory in Egypt to receive the prestigious College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation. This remarkable accomplishment follows two years of dedicated efforts and rigorous preparation aimed at enhancing patient care through the delivery of top-tier diagnostic services.

The highest standards of laboratory excellence 

CAP is globally recognized for its stringent accreditation process، which As-Salam International Hospital-Maadi’s lab underwent in June 2023. The accreditation signifies the highest standards of laboratory excellence. The milestone partnership affords As-Salam International Hospital-Maadi’s lab access to CAP’s global network of pathologists and facilitates the exchange of ideas and best practices in the field.

Commenting on the recently acquired accreditation، Dr. Mazen Attia، Chief Medical Officer at As-Salam International Hospital Maadi، said: “It is my pleasure to announce that Alameda’s As-Salam International Hospital Maadi has become the first full hospital laboratory in Egypt to earn the prestigious CAP accreditation. This milestone stands as a resounding testament to the dedication of our exceptional medical team، the cutting-edge capabilities of our facilities، and our ceaseless pursuit of excellence across all fronts، including accuracy in patient diagnoses، early detection and treatment، and enhanced patient care.”

The CAP inspection entailed a meticulous review of all laboratory disciplines and bedside analytical testing activities، including chemistry and hormones، hematology and coagulation، immunology، microbiology، cytopathology، anatomic pathology، and point of care testing. In achieving the CAP accreditation and surpassing its rigorous assessment standards، As-Salam International Hospital Maadi solidifies its commitment to pioneering patient care through top-tier diagnostic services.”

Commitment to upholding world-class healthcare standards

Also commenting، Ms. Jasmine Singh، Chief Operating Officer at As-Salam International Hospital-Maadi، said: “The recent attainment of the coveted CAP accreditation underscores our unwavering commitment to upholding world-class healthcare standards for the patients we serve. Looking ahead، we will continue to deliver on our mission to provide the highest quality care to our patients and will leverage this achievement to foster collaborations and further centralize our lab functions، ultimately driving us towards success and setting new benchmarks within the Egyptian healthcare landscape.”

Over two years، the hospital management dedicated itself to a comprehensive series of initiatives aimed at elevating the quality of their laboratory services. This included a complete redesign of the laboratory infrastructure، the appointment of highly skilled experts، a comprehensive focus on enhancing staff knowledge، the integration of the laboratory and hospital information systems، and an unwavering dedication to delivering accurate and reliable results to both customers and clinicians.