Awards and Accreditations
Accreditations and awards highlight our commitment to delivering world-class healthcare and advancing medical education.
JCI Accredited Since 2015 – Reaccredited Triennially in 2018, 2021 & 2024
University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) has successfully achieved reaccreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI), reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of patient care and safety. The hospital demonstrated outstanding performance across all core areas, achieving a 100% compliance rate in key standards, including International Patient Safety Goals (IPSG), patient care, staff qualifications and education, anesthesia and surgical care, and patient & family education. This achievement underscores UHS’s continuous dedication to excellence and its role as a benchmark for healthcare quality in the region.
CAP Accreditation (College of American Pathologists)
University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) Laboratories achieved accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) in September 2021, with successful re-certifications in 2023 and 2025. This prestigious accreditation recognizes UHS Laboratories for meeting all applicable international standards of excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine. It reflects the hospital’s commitment to: Accommodating the latest advancements in medical science and laboratory technology. Ensuring the highest accuracy in test results and diagnostic precision. Adhering to globally recognized standards and best practices. Promoting collaboration and knowledge exchange across the global laboratory community. This achievement underscores UHS’s dedication to continuous improvement, quality assurance, and patient safety. It further strengthens the hospital’s reputation as a leading institution in laboratory excellence and medical innovation in the region.
ISO 10002:2018 Certification (Aviation Medicine)
University Hospital Sharjah’s Aviation Clinic has been awarded the ISO 10002:2018 certification for its complaint-handling process, becoming one of the few select medical facilities in the UAE to achieve this prestigious recognition. The certification validates the clinic’s commitment to international best practices in managing complaints, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and continuous improvement in patient services. This recognition underscores the hospital’s commitment to excellence in patient care and service quality within aviation medicine, solidifying UHS’s reputation as a leading healthcare provider in the field.
BFHI Accreditation (Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative)
University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) was first accredited as a Baby-Friendly Hospital (BFHI) in October 2018, with reaccreditations in 2021 and 2024. This recognition reflects UHS’s strong commitment to promoting, protecting, and supporting breastfeeding through the implementation of the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and full compliance with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. At UHS, breastfeeding is recognized as the most natural and beneficial way to ensure optimal nutrition, immunity, and emotional bonding for infants. The hospital provides continuous education and support to mothers, empowering them to make informed decisions about their baby’s health. This accreditation reinforces UHS’s dedication to maternal and child health and its leadership in fostering a nurturing, family-centered environment that upholds global standards of care.
National Institute for Health Specialties Accreditation
The Education and Training Department at University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) has received accreditation for its Academic Internship Program for medical students from the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS). This milestone reflects the hospital’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality in medical education, clinical training, and professional development. This accreditation enables medical students to benefit from comprehensive and advanced training programs under the supervision of a distinguished multidisciplinary team within a state-of-the-art clinical environment. It enhances their practical expertise, fosters clinical excellence, and equips them to enter the medical workforce with confidence, competence, and compassion. Furthermore, the program strengthens the academic collaboration between UHS and leading educational institutions, supporting the hospital’s vision of becoming a regional center of excellence for advanced medical education and research. It also reinforces UHS’s mission to nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals who will drive innovation and quality in patient care across the UAE and beyond.
Vaccination Management Scientific Day For Nurses
Continuing education keeps nurses up to date on the latest advances in care and treatment, which is essential to promote safety of our patients. University hospital Sharjah in collaboration with Eurolink-middle east is providing opportunity for the nurses inside and outside UHS to attend the vaccination management scientific day for nurses which includes the evidence based information on vaccination management. Four waves of vaccination management course are already done and the 4th wave, which was conducted on 28th June 2020, was a virtual session, in which many nurses from inside and outside UAE participated.
General Civil Aviation Authority
UHS is now is a General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approved centre and will now be conducting GCAA aviation medicals. Aviation Medicine is concerned with the health and safety of those who fly both crew and passengers. An Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) is a physician designated by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and given the authority to perform flight physical examinations and issue aviation medical certificates if the applicant meets regulatory requirements
SuperBrands Recognition
University Hospital Sharjah (UHS) has been recognized as one of the nation’s strongest and most trusted brands by members of the SuperBrands Council UAE. The hospital joins an elite group of organizations in the region to receive this prestigious accolade—often referred to as the “Oscars of Branding.” As the independent authority on brand excellence, SuperBrands UAE comprises over 4,000 marketing professionals from across the Emirates who annually vote to honor organizations demonstrating outstanding trust, credibility, customer satisfaction, and loyalty through a rigorous evaluation process. This recognition reflects UHS’s ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services and maintaining the highest standards of integrity, innovation, and patient-centered care. It further reinforces UHS’s position as a leading healthcare institution shaping excellence in the region.