Saudi Arabia makes new advances in biotechnology and sustainable health care

The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Saudi Arabia aims to become a global leader in biotechnology. Through its advancements in genomics, biomanufacturing, and sustainable health, the centre is transforming the healthcare landscape in the country.

One of the hospital's most significant achievements is the localisation of essential medicines' production within the country. The hospital has reduced treatment costs by 80% and improved patient access to the facilities.

The hospital's genomics centre is also at the forefront of medicine, using advanced genetic analyses to design personalised treatment plans, a hospital representative stated in a press release to Arab News.

Additionally, the institution invests in education and training to develop the biotechnology sector within the country.

One of the most recent innovations at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre is a fully robotic heart transplant, highlighting Saudi Arabia's leadership in the global healthcare sector.

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