RIYADH — King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) ranked 20th out of 250 centers worldwide and the first in the Middle East and Africa by Brand Finance’s 2023 ranking of the world’s best healthcare institutions.

The report, the first of its kind, examined the status of more than 500 hospitals worldwide based on more than 30 performance indicators on healthcare, research centers and education, where its results were announced after surveying thousands of health practitioners in over 40 countries.

The report included six other Saudi hospitals, which are according to rank: King Abdullah Medical City, King Saud Medical City, King Fahd Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, King Fahd University Hospital, and King Khalid University Hospital, which enhances the status of the Saudi health sector globally.

KFSHRC’s rank at the 20th place is the result of initiatives of the Health Sector Transformation Program, one of the programs of the Saudi Vision 2030 launched by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, a result of the unlimited support of the wise leadership to the health sector, and a reflection of the quality of services provided to beneficiaries, and medical achievements.

KFSHRC’s classification is also a result of the noble mission adopted by the hospital, which is to serve the community by providing the best and latest healthcare services and providing the best experience to the beneficiary in an integrated educational and research environment.

Brand Finance annually evaluates more than 5,000 establishments in various sectors around the world, with the aim of supporting enterprises in making science-based strategic decisions. — SPA