Thu Sep 12 14:10:00 UTC 2024: ## King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre to Lead Discussions at NYC C3 Summit Davos of Healthcare 2024

**RIAD, Saudi Arabia – September 12, 2024** – The King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) will be a key partner at the NYC C3 Summit Davos of Healthcare 2024, taking place in New York City starting on Monday. The summit, focusing on “Tech-Driven Healthcare Evolution & Breakthroughs: Addressing Future Global Challenges & Impact of Advanced Technologies”, will facilitate dialogue and collaboration between the United States and the Arab world in the healthcare sector.

**Global Collaboration and Future of Healthcare**

Co-hosted by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the summit will be opened with keynote speeches from Dr. Björn Zoéga, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the KFSHRC, and C3 Summit Co-Chair Professor Dr. Ghassan Abou-Alfa, along with founder and managing partner, Ransel Potter. Dr. Zoéga will emphasize the importance of global collaboration in advancing healthcare systems and strengthening global resilience against future challenges.

**KFSHRC Expertise in Technology and Innovation**

As part of the program, Dr. Feras Khaliel, head of the KFSHRC’s Heart Transplantation Program, will deliver an opening address titled “The Potential of Technology Driven Health and Wellbeing.” Dr. Edward Cupler, Executive Director of Research and Innovation, will discuss “A Rising Biotechnology Powerhouse.” Additionally, Dr. Salah Baz, Executive Director of the Genomics Centre, will present on the application of genomics in patient care.

**Key Discussions on Healthcare Transformation**

The C3 Summit, now recognized as an international healthcare summit in the UNGA Guide 2024, will bring together leaders, policymakers, education experts, and healthcare professionals from the Arab world and the United States. The summit will address key issues such as the future design of healthcare centers, early childhood education for holistic well-being, modern approaches to cancer early detection, and transformative strategies for integrated maternal healthcare.

**KFSHRC’s Commitment to Global Collaboration**

KFSHRC’s participation highlights its dedication to collaborating with global healthcare institutions and sharing knowledge through high-level international conferences and events. It also underscores the groundbreaking experience of KFSHRC and reaffirms its commitment to the highest quality and innovation standards, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030 and the Health Sector Transformation Program.

**Global Recognition of KFSHRC’s Excellence**

KFSHRC was ranked as the best academic medical center in the Middle East and Africa for the second consecutive year and ranked 20th among the top 250 academic medical centers globally. Brand Finance 2024 recognized it as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East. It was also listed by Newsweek as one of the top 250 hospitals worldwide in the same year.

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