King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre

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The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is a tertiary referral hospital in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia.

Overview

As a tertiary referral hospital, it offers primary and highly specialized inpatient and outpatient medical care and participates in clinical and research studies. Overall, it has been ranked 79th globally.

History

KFSH&RC was established in 1970 on land donated by King Faisal and was officially opened in 1975 by King Khalid. From 1973 to 1985, the hospital was administered by the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). In 1985, following a Royal Decree, the contract with HCA ended and the responsibility for the administration and operation of the hospital's premises was undertaken by a national team. The following are some key developments:

Notable events

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