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, [...]
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Jun. 2 (Korea Bizwire) — In an era where healthcare innovation is paramount, KFSHRC Jeddah has made headway in the treatment of severe Xanthoma through the deployment of a modified plasma exchange protocol. This milestone underscores KFSHRC’s position as a trailblazer in healthcare innovation and patient care, particularly in addressing complex cases. [...]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has achieved a significant milestone by winning the 2024 Tech Impact Award, a prestigious recognition presented by the Value-Based Health Care Centre Europe. This accolade, awarded for its pioneering Home Hemodialysis (HHD) initiative, underscores KFSHRC’s unwavering commitment to [...]
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 09, 2024 (Korea Bizwire) – Harvard University — Eight years into Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia has made significant strides with digital innovations and enhanced access to quality care. Strategic investments in infrastructure, technology, and talent, have led to advancements revolutionizing patient care delivery and elevating the standards of healthcare locally. These [...]
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 [...]