RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 22, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – By continuously adopting new technologies, KFSHRC ensures that its trainees are well-prepared for today’s medical challenges and equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to lead the future of medicine. These technologies bridge the gap between theory and practice and prepare healthcare professionals to lead in [...]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 20, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) is further expanding its global footprint by participating in the 2024 International Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) Conference for the second consecutive year. Taking place from August 26 to 28 in Basel, Switzerland, this event brings [...]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 01, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has successfully performed 5,000 kidney transplants since the inception of its Transplant Program in 1981, placing it among a select group of leading global health centres that have achieved this milestone. Last year alone, KFSHRC has performed 80 [...]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 27, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is at the forefront of the global AI and robotics revolution. These technological advancements, driven by Saudi Vision 2030, are set to unlock an estimated $15 billion to $27 billion in economic value for the Kingdom’s medical sector [...]
Treatment Costs Reduced by around 80% and Accelerated Access to Treatment RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, June 23, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has successfully produced CAR T-cells internally for cancer treatment. This breakthrough has reduced the cost of treatment from 1.3 million SAR to approximately 250,000 SAR per treatment, [...]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 11, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – Dr. Majid Al Fayyadh, CEO of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) joined the Gulf Creatives Conference (GCC) at Harvard 2024. The event, GCC at Harvard, is organized by The Diwan, an organization run by graduate students at Harvard University. In his address, Dr. [...]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 10, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has experienced a year of achievements across its three Centres of Excellence—Oncology, Genomics, and Transplantation. KFSH&RC’s Oncology Centre of Excellence continues to lead the fight against the disease in the Kingdom. This year alone, the centre has treated [...]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 02, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – KFSH&RC tops the healthcare sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, recognizing it as the most valuable healthcare brand in these regions for the second year. According to the 2024 Brand Finance reports, it placed 9th in Saudi Arabia and 28th in the Middle [...]
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Björn Zoéga as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 01 April 2024. This strategic move is set to accelerate KFSH&RC’s aspiration of becoming a leading healthcare institution on the global stage, leveraging Dr. Zoéga’s notable career and proven track [...]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 25, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – In a ground-breaking development, scientists at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) have identified a new species of bacteria, referred to as “Stenotrophomonas Riyadhensis” through the application of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) technology. This discovery signifies a major advancement in understanding how bacteria interact with [...]