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Zawya
16-04-2025
- Health
- Zawya
KFSHRC receives Italy's Health Minister, highlights medical advancements
Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh received H.E. Orazio Schillaci, Italy's Minister of Health, during an official visit aimed at exploring key areas of medical excellence and learning more about Saudi Arabia's experience in advancing specialized healthcare services. H.E. was welcomed by Dr. Björn Zoëga, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of KFSHRC. The visit featured a comprehensive briefing on the Heart Centre of Excellence and the Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence, along with an overview of the latest technologies used in treating complex cardiac conditions and performing minimally invasive robotic surgeries. These innovations have significantly reduced complications, accelerated recovery, and lowered healthcare costs. This visit reflects the growing global interest in KFSHRC's pioneering model, which integrates deep clinical expertise with cutting-edge medical technologies. The hospital has achieved several historic milestones, including the world's first fully robotic heart transplant and the first fully robotic liver transplant. These breakthroughs reinforce its standing as a global reference in advanced specialized care. It is noteworthy that KFSHRC has been ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa and 15th globally in the list of the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centres for the second consecutive year and has been recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East, according to the 2025 Brand Finance rankings. Additionally, in the same year, it was ranked among the world's best 250 hospitals and included in the World's Best Smart Hospitals list for 2025 by Newsweek magazine. For more information, visit or contact our media team at mediacoverage@
Zawya
30-01-2025
- Health
- Zawya
KFSHRC concludes Arab Health 2025, driving the transformation of Saudi healthcare
Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) concluded its participation in the 50th edition of Arab Health 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As one of the largest healthcare exhibitions globally, the event brought together leaders and experts to explore innovations shaping the future of healthcare. Dr. Björn Zoëga, Deputy CEO of KFSHRC, represented the hospital during a panel discussion titled 'Investing in KSA's Healthcare Future: Achieving Vision 2030.' He highlighted KFSHRC's pivotal role in advancing healthcare innovation and medical tourism in Saudi Arabia, emphasising its ambition to become the first choice for international patients seeking specialized care. He elaborated on the hospital's efforts to enhance patient care, reduce outbound medical travel, and deliver novel treatments locally, positioning Saudi Arabia as a global healthcare hub in line with the goals of the national Healthcare Sector Transformation program. KFSHRC showcased its international services at its pavilion, reinforcing its leadership in specialised healthcare. Key highlights included innovations from its Heart, Oncology, and Organ Transplant Centres of Excellence. Arab Health 2025 provided KFSHRC an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to healthcare transformation, enhance international partnerships, and support a resilient, patient-focused healthcare system in Saudi Arabia. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre is a 2443-bed tertiary/quaternary care hospital with facilities in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has over 17,000 employees from over 63 nationalities. KFSHRC specialises in inpatient and outpatient medical care, with excellent centres in Oncology, Organ Transplantation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Neurosciences, and Genetic Diseases. It is recognised and ranked globally as one of the top hospitals, as on Newsweek's and Brand Finance's World's Best Hospitals—Top 250 lists. KFSHRC's International Services adhere to the highest global standards, reflected in the performance of 5K+ bone marrow and 4K+ solid organ transplants, 3K+ robotic-assisted procedures, 2K+ submitted cardiovascular inpatients annually, and much more. For more information, please visit or contact our media team at mediacoverage@
Mid East Info
28-01-2025
- Health
- Mid East Info
KFSHRC's DCEO Highlights Medical Tourism Growth at Arab Health 2025 - Middle East Business News and Information
Advanced Tech and Global Collaborations Attract Patients from 17 Countries. Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Björn Zoëga, represented KFSHRC at the region's premier healthcare event, Arab Health 2025, held recently in Dubai. Dr. Zoëga participated in a panel discussion titled 'Investing in KSA's Healthcare Future'. The panel discussion emphasized KFSHRC's critical contributions to advancing Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector and its ambition to become a global healthcare hub. Dr. Zoëga highlighted how KFSHRC's adoption of advanced technologies, including AI-powered diagnostics, robotic-assisted surgeries, and telemedicine services, supports the Kingdom's Health Sector Transformation Program. These innovations enhance the quality and accessibility of care, attracting 46,476 new patients in 2024, including a 47.39% increase in medical tourism cases with patients from 17 countries, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's position as a global healthcare hub. Dr. Zoëga underscored KFSHRC's global collaborations, which have facilitated knowledge exchange and introduced best practices into Saudi Arabia's healthcare ecosystem. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre is a 2443-bed tertiary/quaternary care hospital with facilities in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has over 17,000 employees from over 63 nationalities. KFSHRC specialises in inpatient and outpatient medical care, with excellent centers in Oncology, Organ Transplantation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Neurosciences, and Genetic Diseases. It is recognised and ranked globally as one of the top hospitals, as on Newsweek's and Brand Finance's World's Best Hospitals—Top 250 lists. KFSHRC's International Services adhere to the highest global standards, reflected in the performance of 5K+ bone marrow and 4K+ solid organ transplants, 3K+ robotic-assisted procedures, 2K+ submitted cardiovascular inpatients annually, and much more.
Zawya
28-01-2025
- Health
- Zawya
KFSHRC's DCEO highlights medical tourism growth at Arab Health 2025
Riyadh: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Björn Zoëga, represented KFSHRC at the region's premier healthcare event, Arab Health 2025, held recently in Dubai. Dr. Zoëga participated in a panel discussion titled 'Investing in KSA's Healthcare Future'. The panel discussion emphasized KFSHRC's critical contributions to advancing Saudi Arabia's healthcare sector and its ambition to become a global healthcare hub. Dr. Zoëga highlighted how KFSHRC's adoption of advanced technologies, including AI-powered diagnostics, robotic-assisted surgeries, and telemedicine services, supports the Kingdom's Health Sector Transformation Program. These innovations enhance the quality and accessibility of care, attracting 46,476 new patients in 2024, including a 47.39% increase in medical tourism cases with patients from 17 countries, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's position as a global healthcare hub. Dr. Zoëga underscored KFSHRC's global collaborations, which have facilitated knowledge exchange and introduced best practices into Saudi Arabia's healthcare ecosystem. King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre is a 2443-bed tertiary/quaternary care hospital with facilities in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It has over 17,000 employees from over 63 nationalities. KFSHRC specialises in inpatient and outpatient medical care, with excellent centers in Oncology, Organ Transplantation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Neurosciences, and Genetic Diseases. It is recognised and ranked globally as one of the top hospitals, as on Newsweek's and Brand Finance's World's Best Hospitals—Top 250 lists. KFSHRC's International Services adhere to the highest global standards, reflected in the performance of 5K+ bone marrow and 4K+ solid organ transplants, 3K+ robotic-assisted procedures, 2K+ submitted cardiovascular inpatients annually, and much more. For more information, please visit or contact our media team at mediacoverage@
