Al-Erfan Hospitals

What Al-Erfan Hospitals does

Al-Erfan Hospitals (مستشفى العرفان) is a specialized psychiatric and addiction treatment hospital network operating under Al-Ahd Foundation (مؤسسة العهد) in El Obour City, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. Founded in 2007, the facility offers a four-stage residential treatment program covering initial diagnosis, medical detoxification, psychological and behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term periodic follow-up. The hospital positions itself as one of the largest addiction treatment institutions in Egypt and the broader Middle East, with approximately 2,500 recovered patients over 15+ years of operation and 24/7 admissions availability. Service offerings include dedicated female-only treatment programs, dual-diagnosis treatment for co-occurring psychiatric and addiction disorders, schizophrenia and autism programs, hotel-style inpatient accommodation, and international patient protocols with cooperation agreements with foreign doctors and institutions.

The hospital is led by founder Dr. Ahmed Erfan, who developed proprietary treatment protocols incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), DBT, CPT, and human development approaches, with credentials including a DMH certification from a British institution (2019), Manhattan International Foundation certification, and a Cambridge University hospital management course (2017). The facility is licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Health and affiliated with the Egyptian Medical Syndicate. No pricing is publicly disclosed; all inquiries are handled via direct contact through a telephone hotline (+201020200651), WhatsApp, and the website contact form.

The revenue model is direct-to-consumer professional services, with patients paying for residential addiction and psychiatric treatment. The go-to-market motion is consumer-led, relying on hotline, WhatsApp, and website contact forms for patient intake, supplemented by an active social media presence across six platforms and an Arabic-language educational blog covering addiction-related topics. The customer base is individual consumers and families seeking confidential treatment for drug addiction, substance abuse, alcohol addiction, smoking, psychiatric disorders, and dual-diagnosis conditions, with a primary focus on women and girls. The company is privately held with no external institutional investors, no public listing, and no disclosed funding rounds.

Name

Al-Erfan Hospitals

Legal name

Al-Ahd Foundation (مؤسسة العهد) for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment

Website

https://alerfan.hospital

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Al-Erfan Hospitals is a privately held Egyptian psychiatric and addiction treatment hospital operating under Al-Ahd Foundation in El Obour City, offering residential detox, rehabilitation, and follow-up care for individuals and families, with a dedicated female-only treatment center, hotel-style accommodation, and approximately 2,500 patients treated over 15+ years.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals (62221), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAE

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFACAB

Inpatient Psychiatric Hospitals & Units

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Addiction treatment services
• Psychiatric rehabilitation programs
• Medical detoxification care
• Inpatient mental health
• Substance abuse recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

El Obour City (Al-Manshiyat Al-Nasr)

HQ country

Egypt

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Inpatient Addiction Treatment Services: Al-Erfan Hospitals generates revenue through residential/inpatient addiction treatment programs, psychiatric care, detoxification, and rehabilitation services. The facility offers hotel-style accommodation and comprehensive treatment programs including dual-diagnosis treatment, run under the Al-Ahd Foundation umbrella. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; consultation and treatment inquiries are handled via direct contact with the hospital's admissions team.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Al-Erfan Hospitals operates a comprehensive inpatient addiction treatment and psychiatric rehabilitation program delivered through its residential facility in El Obour City, Egypt. Its core offering is a four-stage treatment pathway covering diagnosis, medical detoxification, psychological/behavioral rehabilitation, and periodic follow-up, supplemented by specialized programs including a female-only treatment center, dual-diagnosis care, and treatment for schizophrenia and autism. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service residential treatment programs, with patient acquisition occurring directly via hotline, WhatsApp, and the hospital website.

Product overview

Al-Erfan Hospitals, operated by Al-Ahd Foundation (مؤسسة العهد), is a psychiatric and addiction treatment hospital network in Egypt offering a comprehensive, full-residency treatment model. The core service portfolio consists of four integrated treatment stages: (1) Diagnosis, (2) Medical Detoxification, (3) Psychological and Behavioral Rehabilitation, and (4) Periodic Follow-up. These core services are augmented by specialized programs including a dedicated Female Addiction Treatment Center (with female-only staff and facilities), a Dual Diagnosis Program for co-occurring psychiatric disorders, and Schizophrenia and Autism treatment programs. The hospital also provides hotel-style inpatient accommodation facilities with luxury rooms, common areas, Italian kitchens, a swimming pool, garden, recreational activities, and sports facilities. Additional programs include international patient protocols with overseas cooperation agreements, family counseling, and addiction specialist training courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Addiction Treatment (علاج الادمان) Comprehensive inpatient addiction treatment program covering the full recovery journey from initial diagnosis through long-term aftercare, for patients with substance addiction including drugs, alcohol, and nicotine/shisha.
• Medical Detoxification (سحب السموم) Medically supervised detoxification program to safely eliminate drugs and toxins from patients' bodies under continuous medical supervision.
• Psychological and Behavioral Rehabilitation (التأهيل النفسي والسلوكي) Psychiatric rehabilitation program designed to prevent relapse by addressing the psychological and behavioral roots of addiction through therapy and counseling using CBT, DBT, and CPT methodologies.
• Psychiatric Disorders Treatment (علاج الاضطرابات النفسية) Treatment services for mental health disorders including schizophrenia, autism, and dual-diagnosis conditions, delivered by a team of psychiatric specialists.
• Periodic Follow-up (المتابعة الدورية) Long-term periodic follow-up program to monitor patient recovery, prevent relapse, and support return to normal life.
• Specialized Female Addiction Treatment Program (علاج ادمان البنات) Dedicated addiction treatment center exclusively for women and girls, staffed by female medical professionals, offering complete privacy and confidentiality in hotel-level facilities.
• Dual Diagnosis Program (التشخيص المزدوج) Therapeutic program for patients suffering from both addiction and co-occurring psychiatric disorders simultaneously.
• Schizophrenia and Autism Treatment Program Advanced therapeutic programs for the treatment of schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders.
• International Patient Program Specialized programs and protocols for international patients seeking addiction and psychiatric treatment at Al-Erfan Hospitals, including cooperation agreements with foreign doctors and treatment institutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 2,500 patients have recovered under the hospital's treatment programs.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Al-Ahd Foundation (مؤسسة العهد)coreOthersAl-Ahd Foundation is the parent organization of Al-Erfan Hospitals, providing institutional backing and licensing under the Egyptian Ministry of Health and supervision of the Egyptian Medical Syndicate. The foundation operates multiple addiction treatment centers under its umbrella and is described as one of the largest addiction treatment institutions in Egypt and the Middle East.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Elysium Healthcare: UK-based private provider of inpatient mental health, addiction, and neurological services across a network of hospitals. Comparable to Al-Erfan as a multi-site residential mental health and addiction treatment operator serving private and insured patients.
• Priory Group: UK-based private hospital chain specializing in mental health and addiction treatment, operating residential and inpatient facilities with multidisciplinary clinical teams. Directly comparable as a private-pay inpatient behavioral health and addiction provider with branded specialty programs.
• The Balance Luxury Rehab: Europe-based (Spain/Mallorca) luxury residential addiction and eating disorder treatment provider. Comparable to Al-Erfan as a private-pay inpatient facility offering hotel-style accommodation, dual-diagnosis programming, and international patient focus.
• Clinic Les Alpes: Switzerland-based private residential addiction, mental health, and behavioral addiction treatment provider with luxury accommodation. Comparable to Al-Erfan in premium inpatient positioning, integrated dual-diagnosis model, and emphasis on confidential care.
• American Addiction Centers: US-based chain of residential addiction treatment facilities offering detox, rehab, and dual-diagnosis care. Directly comparable as a private residential addiction treatment provider operating branded facilities with hotel-style amenities.
• The Kusnacht Practice: Switzerland-based ultra-premium private residential addiction and mental health treatment provider serving international patients. Comparable to Al-Erfan in luxury residential positioning, international patient focus, and integrated dual-diagnosis capabilities.
• Paracelsus Recovery: Switzerland-based private residential addiction and mental health treatment provider for high-net-worth international clients. Comparable to Al-Erfan as a boutique luxury inpatient addiction facility emphasizing privacy, individualized treatment, and hotel-standard accommodation.
• Rosenthal Clinic: Switzerland-based luxury private psychiatric and addiction clinic serving international patients. Comparable as a small, premium inpatient facility specializing in dual-diagnosis and offering hotel-standard amenities for confidential residential treatment.

Regional players

• Tabula Rasa Recovery House: South Africa-based luxury residential addiction treatment facility serving African and international patients. Comparable to Al-Erfan as a regionally-anchored luxury inpatient addiction provider targeting cross-border private-pay patient flow from culturally similar markets.

Others

• Al-Ahd Foundation sister facilities: Other treatment centers operated under the Al-Ahd Foundation umbrella, the parent organization of Al-Erfan Hospitals. Listed as a sibling operating peer under shared licensing, clinical protocols, and Egyptian Ministry of Health oversight.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AlerfanHospital
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC6a-2ZWIkLzxk2DEQr0i4hw
• Facebookfacebook.com/alerfan.hospital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alerfan-hospitals
• Instagraminstagram.com/alerfan.hospital

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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