 The design was intended to accommodate various pathologies, for both men and women; as well as a pharmacy, a library, and lecture halls.The lecture halls were used for regular meetings on the status of the hospital, lecturing residents, and staff as well

The existence of hospitals, in Baghdad has been documented since the 9th century CE, with the first having most likely been established by the vizier of caliph Harun al-Rashid.By the end of the 10th century CE, five more hospitals had been built in Baghdad.