KFSHRC, Cleveland Clinic Partner to Enhance Autism, Neurosciences Care
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Cleveland Clinic, a leading non-profit academic medical center, to collaborate on clinical, operational, educational, and research initiatives in the fields of autism and neurosciences. This collaboration underscores KFSHRC's commitment to advancing medical innovation and excellence through international partnerships.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at KFSHRC's Riyadh headquarters by Dr. Majid Alfayyadh, CEO of KFSHRC, and Dr. Tomislav Mihaljevic, CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic.
Moreover, it sets the foundation for a long-term collaboration aimed at enhancing specialized care through joint project teams that will evaluate and prioritize areas for cooperation. This initiative is expected to strengthen KFSHRC's role as a regional leader in neuroscience and autism care.
This partnership aligns with KFSHRC's broader mission to foster impactful global collaborations that promote knowledge exchange and capacity building. It also supports the goals of Saudi Arabia's Health Sector Transformation Program, part of Vision 2030, which focuses on expanding access to high-quality, preventive healthcare services.
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