KFSH&RC Amplia o Horizonte com um Ano de Conquistas em Três Centros de Excelência

KFSH&RC Amplia o Horizonte com um Ano de Conquistas em Três Centros de Excelência

KFSH&RC Amplia o Horizonte com um Ano de Conquistas em Três Centros de Excelência

RIADE, Arábia Saudita, May 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — O King Faisal Specialist Hospital& Research Centre (KFSH&RC) teve um ano extraordinário nos seus três Centros de Excelência—Oncologia, Genômica e Transplante.

O Centro de Excelência em Oncologia do KFSH&RC continua a liderar a luta contra a doença no Reino. Somente neste ano, o centro tratou 25% de todos os casos de câncer da Arábia Saudita, alcançando uma taxa de recuperação geral de 50% é até de 90% em casos de leucemia. Com quase cinco décadas de serviço, o compromisso do centro em fornecer tratamentos avançados contra o câncer é evidente na adoção de tecnologias como a terapia com células T CAR e a biópsia líquida, que fornecem alternativas menos invasivas aos métodos tradicionais, juntamente com transplantes extensivos de medula óssea e técnicas revolucionárias como a Quimioterapia Intraperitoneal Hipertérmica (HIPEC).

Notavelmente, o KFSH&RC alcançou um marco ao concluir mais de 100 procedimentos de terapia com células CAR T, um novo tratamento que modifica geneticamente as células imunes de um paciente para combater o câncer. Essa conquista a coloca a par com instituições renomadas que também estão avançando na terapia com células CAR-T para vários tipos de câncer no sangue e explorando aplicações expandidas por meio de ensaios clínicos e novos protocolos de tratamento. Além disso, o foco do centro em oncologia pediátrica possui uma taxa de sobrevivência de 97% em cinco anos para tumores renais e uma taxa de sobrevivência de 92% para leucemia linfoblástica aguda em crianças.

Com os rápidos avanços na medicina genômica, o KFSH&RC está adotando tecnologias de sequenciamento de última geração no atendimento ao paciente no seu Centro Genômico, revolucionando as abordagens locais e regionais para o gerenciamento de doenças. A descoberta do KFSH&RC da cepa bacteriana Stenotrophomonas Riyadhensis, facilitada pela tecnologia de sequenciamento de genoma total (WGS), contribuiu para nossa compreensão dos mecanismos de resistência a antibióticos bacterianos. Com 15.698 consultas de pacientes e mais de 5.658 genomas concluídos em 2023, o centro garante que a prevenção, o diagnóstico e o tratamento sejam precisos e personalizados.

O Centro de Excelência em Transplantes de Órgãos (OTCoE) do KFSH&RC continua a ser o principal contribuinte para as atividades de transplante de órgãos no Reino, sendo responsável por 65% de todos os transplantes realizados nacionalmente. Em 2023, o OTCoE realizou 1.092 transplantes de órgãos sólidos, incluindo o primeiro transplante de fígado totalmente robótico do mundo – onde os médicos empregaram tecnologia robótica para realizar cirurgias em pacientes e doadores — uma conquista que coloca o centro na vanguarda das práticas globais de transplante.

À medida que o KFSH&RC continua a expandir os limites do que é possível na ciência médica, seus esforços não apenas inspiram, mas também impactam significativamente a comunidade global de saúde, reafirmando seu papel como líder em inovação médica e cuidados de saúde especializados.

Sobre o King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC):

O King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) é uma instituição de saúde líder no Oriente Médio, idealizada para ser a escolha ideal para todos os pacientes que procuram cuidados de saúde especializados. O hospital tem uma longa história de tratamento de câncer, doença cardiovascular, transplante de órgãos, neurociências e genética.

Em 2024, o “Brand Finance” classificou o King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre como o melhor centro médico acadêmico do Oriente Médio e da África e entre os 20 melhores do mundo pelo segundo ano consecutivo. Além disso, em 2024 ele foi reconhecido como um dos principais provedores de cuidado de saúde pela revista Newsweek.

Como parte da Saudi Vision 2030, um decreto real foi emitido em 21 de dezembro de 2021 visando transformar o hospital em uma entidade independente, sem fins lucrativos e de propriedade do governo, abrindo caminho para um programa abrangente de transformação com objetivo de alcançar a liderança global em cuidados de saúde por meio da excelência e inovação.

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Le KFSH&RC repousse les limites et célèbre une année couronnée de succès pour trois de ses centres d’excellence

Le KFSH&RC repousse les limites et célèbre une année couronnée de succès pour trois de ses centres d’excellence
Le KFSH&RC repousse les limites et célèbre une année couronnée de succès pour trois de ses centres d’excellence

Le KFSH&RC repousse les limites et célèbre une année couronnée de succès pour trois de ses centres d’excellence

RIYAD, Arabie saoudite, 11 mai 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Le King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, ci-après « KFSH&RC », soit l’hôpital spécialisé et centre de recherche King Faisal, célèbre une année de succès pour trois de ses centres d’excellence, à savoir ceux dédiés à l’oncologie, à la génomique et à la transplantation d’organes, respectivement.

Le centre d’excellence en oncologie de l’hôpital poursuit sa lutte contre la maladie dans le royaume. Rien que cette année, il a traité 25 % de l’ensemble des cas de cancer déclarés en Arabie Saoudite, et a enregistré un taux de récupération global de 50 %, porté à 90 % pour les patients atteints de leucémie. Depuis près de cinquante ans, l’engagement de ce centre à développer des traitements avancés contre le cancer est manifeste. Il se traduit notamment par le recours à des techniques telles que la thérapie cellulaire CAR T ou la biopsie liquide, solutions moins invasives que les méthodes traditionnelles, mais aussi par la pratique de larges transplantations de moelle osseuse et l’application de techniques révolutionnaires comme la chimiothérapie hyperthermique intrapéritonéale, ou CHIP.

Le KFSH&RC a notamment franchi un cap clé en appliquant plus de 100 protocoles reposant sur la thérapie cellulaire CAR T, un traitement novateur qui modifie génétiquement les cellules immunitaires du patient pour lutter contre le cancer. Cette réalisation le distingue au niveau d’institutions renommées faisant également progresser cette thérapie dans le cadre de plusieurs formes de cancer du sang, et pilotant des applications étendues au moyen d’essais cliniques et de nouveaux protocoles de traitement. De plus, le centre veille à mettre un accent particulier sur l’oncologie pédiatrique, faisant constat d’un taux de survie à cinq ans mesuré à 97 % pour les tumeurs rénales, contre 92 % pour la leucémie lymphoblastique aiguë infantile.

Du fait des avancées rapides en médecine génomique, l’hôpital adopte des technologies de séquençage appliquées aux soins aux patients de nouvelle génération dans son centre de génomique, révolutionnant toutes les approches locales ou régionales de la gestion des maladies. Sa découverte de la souche bactérienne Stenotrophomonas Riyadhensis, reposant sur l’application de la technologie de séquençage du génome entier (ou SGE), a contribué à une meilleure compréhension des mécanismes de résistance aux antibiotiques des bactéries. À l’appui de 15 698 consultations enregistrées en 2023, et plus de 5 658 séquençages du génome entier réalisés, le centre veille à la précision et à la personnalisation des actions de prévention, des diagnostics et des traitements.

Enfin, le centre d’excellence en transplantation d’organes du KFSH&RC, appelé OTCoE pour Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence continue d’incarner le principal acteur de la greffe d’organes du royaume, réalisant à lui seul 65 % de toutes les transplantations effectuées au niveau national. En 2023, l’OTCoE a réalisé 1 092 greffes d’organes solides, y compris la toute première greffe de foie entièrement robotisée du monde. Lors de cette intervention, les médecins se sont reposés sur la robotique pour opérer le patient et le donneur – une réalisation qui place le centre à l’avant-garde des pratiques mondiales en matière de transplantation.

Alors que le KFSH&RC continue de repousser les limites du possible en science médicale, ses efforts sont non seulement source d’inspiration, mais frappent également la communauté mondiale de la santé de manière sensible, ce qui confirme son rôle de leader de l’innovation médicale et des soins de santé spécialisés.

À propos de l’hôpital spécialisé et centre de recherche King Faisal (ou KFSH&RC)

L’hôpital spécialisé et centre de recherche King Faisal (ou KFSH&RC) est un établissement de soins de santé de premier plan au Moyen-Orient, conçu pour être le choix idéal de tout patient en quête de soins de santé spécialisés. L’hôpital s’enorgueillit d’une riche histoire dans le traitement des cancers, des maladies cardiovasculaires, des transplantations d’organes, des neurosciences et de la génétique.

En 2024, « Brand Finance » l’a classé en tête des centres médicaux universitaires de la région MENA, et parmi les 20 premiers au niveau mondial pour la deuxième année de suite. En outre, le magazine Newsweek l’a reconnu en 2024 comme l’un des principaux fournisseurs de soins de santé du monde.

Dans le cadre du projet « Saudi Vision 2030 », un décret royal a été publié le 21 décembre 2021, visant la transformation de l’hôpital en une structure indépendante à but non lucratif sous la tutelle du gouvernement. Cette initiative a ouvert la voie à un programme de transformation complet visant à atteindre un leadership mondial dans le domaine des soins de santé grâce à l’excellence et à l’innovation.

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KFSH&RC Strives to Pioneer in Maximizing Healthcare Spending Value

Dr. Al Fayyadh at Harvard: We Leverage Technology to Tackle Global Health Challenges

KFSH&RC Strives to Pioneer in Maximizing Healthcare Spending Value

Dr. Al Fayyadh at Harvard: We Leverage Technology to Tackle Global Health Challenges

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Majid Al Fayyadh, CEO of King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) joined the Gulf Creatives Conference (GCC) at Harvard 2024. The event, GCC at Harvard, is organized by The Diwan, an organization run by graduate students at Harvard University. In his address, Dr. Al Fayyadh showcased the KFSH&RC’s journey since its inception in Riyadh almost five decades ago, highlighting how it has significantly reduced the need for patients to travel abroad for medical care. KFSH&RC has evolved into a premier provider of tertiary healthcare services and today offers cutting-edge treatments for heart diseases, tumors, organ transplantation, and genetic disorders.

Dr. Al Fayyadh discussed KFSH&RC’s transformation into an independent, non-profit foundation. This move, he indicated, aligns with the organization’s strategic vision to become a global healthcare innovation leader, emphasizing excellence, innovation, and investment in cutting-edge technology to tackle global health challenges.

KFSH&RC Strives to Pioneer in Maximizing Healthcare Spending Value

Dr. Al Fayyadh at Harvard: We Leverage Technology to Tackle Global Health Challenges

“The Saudi Leadership has outlined a clear vision for KFSH&RC, mandated by a royal decree transitioning the hospital into an independent Sui Generis, non-profit foundation,” stated His Excellency, Dr. Al Fayyadh.

He further highlighted that this transformation seeks to elevate global healthcare standards through increased independence and flexibility. This shift will allow KSFH&RC to optimize existing services, pursue new opportunities, and direct resources toward initiatives that promote human health and well-being both within the Kingdom and internationally. Ultimately, this move reinforces KFSH&RC’s dedication to patient-centered excellence.

Dr. Al Fayyadh pointed out that KFSH&RC envisions itself as a leader in maximizing the value of healthcare spending, adhering to evidence-based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes. It seeks to remain at the forefront of global healthcare innovation, with initiatives designed to increase health equity and access worldwide. To achieve this, KFSH&RC will continue to invest in cutting-edge medical facilities, advanced diagnostic equipment, and state-of-the-art treatment technologies. Building on existing progress in areas like CAR T-cell therapy, robotic surgeries, organ transplants, and personalized medicine, the institution aims to achieve global competitiveness. This will be further supported by fostering an exceptional workforce, pursuing Nobel Prize-caliber breakthroughs, and strengthening strategic international collaborations.

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Dr. Al Fayyadh joined a panel discussion focusing on the evolving landscape of the healthcare sector and the positive outcomes of KFSH&RC’s ongoing transformation in patient care. He also addressed current challenges and anticipated future developments within the healthcare sector, emphasizing the profound impact of the hospital’s innovations on global healthcare advancement. Additionally, Dr. Al Fayyadh highlighted the effective role of the hospital’s transformative initiatives in aligning with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and Saudi Vision 2030.

KFSH&RC is recognized as one of the leading global institutions that provide specialized healthcare, drive innovation, and serve as an advanced medical research and education hub. It is dedicated to developing medical technologies and elevating healthcare standards worldwide, forging partnerships with leading local, regional, and international institutions to deliver world-class services in clinical, research, and educational domains.

For the second year running, KFSH&RC has retained its status as the leading institution in the Kingdom and ranks 20th globally among the top 250 academic medical centers worldwide. It is also recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East in 2024, according to Brand Finance, and has been ranked among the world’s top 250 hospitals by Newsweek Magazine.

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About King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre:

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre stands among the global leaders in providing specialized healthcare, driving innovation, and serving as an advanced medical research and education hub. Through strategic partnerships with prominent local, regional, and international institutions, the hospital is dedicated to advancing medical technologies and elevating healthcare standards worldwide.

The hospital has secured its position as the leading brand in the healthcare sector across the Kingdom and the Middle East, marking its second consecutive year as the most valuable healthcare brand. It ranks 9th within the Kingdom and 28th in the Middle East. The hospital distinguishes itself as the sole hospital globally to break into the top 10 brands in its country, as highlighted in two reports by “Brand Finance” on the 50 most valuable brands in Saudi Arabia and the 150 most valuable brands in the Middle East in 2024.

Due to the transformation programs and the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, launched by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect him – to enhance the Kingdom’s leadership in the global healthcare sector, KFSH&RC has emerged as a leading Academic Medical Centre in the Middle East and Africa. It maintained its 20th rank globally for the second consecutive year in 2024, according to “Brand Finance.” Additionally, it has been ranked among the top 250 hospitals globally in 2024 by the American magazine “Newsweek.”

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Le King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre chef de file de la transformation du secteur de la santé en Arabie saoudite

RIYAD, Arabie saoudite, 10 mai 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Université de Harvard — Huit ans après le lancement du projet « Vision 2030 », l’Arabie saoudite a réalisé des pas de géant en termes d’innovation numérique et d’amélioration de l’accès à des soins de qualité. Des investissements stratégiques dans l’infrastructure hospitalière du pays, le recours à la technologie et l’embauche de personnel de talent ont conduit à des avancées révolutionnant les soins aux patients, tout en relevant les normes applicables aux soins de santé à l’échelle nationale. Ces efforts ont permis d’augmenter sensiblement l’espérance de vie moyenne, de réduire la mortalité et d’améliorer le bien-être général sur l’ensemble du royaume.

Le King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, ci-après « KFSH&RC », soit l’hôpital spécialisé et centre de recherche King Faisal, se trouve au cœur de toutes ces réalisations. L’établissement doit son excellente réputation à ses soins et traitements thérapeutiques spécialisés dans des disciplines médicales majeures, à savoir l’oncologie, la cardiologie, la transplantation d’organes et la génétique. Il s’est imposé comme le leader des soins médicaux spécialisés, et contribue nettement à la construction d’un lendemain plus radieux et plus sain pour le royaume. À l’appui de son engagement envers des initiatives de santé reposant sur l’innovation numérique, des programmes éducatifs complets et des projets de recherche novateurs, il remodèle l’écosystème sanitaire local et en établit les nouvelles normes d’efficacité et d’accessibilité aux soins.

À l’heure où le monde avance au gré des avancées technologiques, et sous l’essor de la numérisation dans le royaume, le KFSH&RC se place à l’avant-garde de l’intégration de la santé numérique par rapport à ses homologues locaux. Pour ce faire, il s’appuie sur des pratiques de télémédecine de pointe, des consultations virtuelles et des outils alimentés par l’IA tels que le moteur d’IA ANFAL qui transforme la vie des patients au moyen d’informations prédictives et de soins personnalisés visant à leur apporter une satisfaction optimale.

Les initiatives de santé reposant sur l’innovation numérique à la main du KFSH&RC s’étendent à la lutte contre les menaces sanitaires d’envergure supérieure grâce à des technologies comme le séquençage du génome entier, ou SGE, ou la radiothérapie avancée. L’hôpital s’est également distingué à l’avant-garde de la transplantation d’organes en réalisant la toute première greffe de foie entièrement robotisée du monde. Il a par ailleurs introduit dans la région des innovations comme la valve pulmonaire transcathéter (VPT) Harmony pour améliorer la récupération et l’expérience des patients. Ces technologies induisent des protocoles de traitement personnalisés et améliorent tant la précision que la rapidité des diagnostics, tout en contribuant de manière significative au relèvement des normes de soins et à l’établissement d’une infrastructure sanitaire résiliente et durable, inscrite dans la conformité aux objectifs visés par le programme saoudien de transformation du secteur de la santé.

Le KFSH&RC continue de repousser les limites de la recherche médicale en s’attachant à relever les enjeux sanitaires sous tension et en contribuant à l’écosystème de la santé publique en Arabie saoudite par des découvertes telles que le gène PfAP2-MRP et son rôle critique dans le traitement du paludisme, ou l’identification de la nouvelle souche bactérienne Riyadhensis. Si ces découvertes ont amélioré la précision du diagnostic, elles ont également encouragé les interventions précoces, garantissant de fait un accompagnement efficace et pertinent aux patients, conformément aux objectifs nationaux ciblés sur la réduction de la prévalence des maladies chroniques.

Tous ces efforts sont étayés par les robustes projets éducatifs du KFSH&RC, qui formattent la prochaine génération de professionnels de la santé au moyen de programmes de formation et d’opportunités de coopération internationale.

Brand Finance a distingué le capital de marque de l’hôpital en tête des établissements d’Arabie saoudite et du Moyen-Orient à deux reprises, le plaçant respectivement à la 9e et 28e position régionale. De plus, le KFSH&RC se distingue comme le seul hôpital du monde à se hisser au rang des dix marques les plus valorisées du pays.

À propos du King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) :

Le King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) est un établissement de soins de santé de premier plan au Moyen-Orient, conçu pour être le choix idéal de tout patient en quête de soins de santé spécialisés. L’hôpital s’enorgueillit d’une riche histoire dans le traitement des cancers, des maladies cardiovasculaires, des transplantations d’organes, des neurosciences et de la génétique.

En 2024, « Brand Finance » l’a classé en tête des centres médicaux universitaires de la région MENA, et parmi les 20 premiers au niveau mondial pour la deuxième année de suite. En outre, en 2024, le magazine Newsweek l’a reconnu comme l’un des principaux fournisseurs de soins de santé dans le monde.

Dans le cadre du projet « Saudi Vision 2030 », un décret royal a été publié le 21 décembre 2021, visant la transformation de l’hôpital en une structure indépendante à but non lucratif sous la tutelle du gouvernement. Cette initiative a ouvert la voie à un programme de transformation complet visant à atteindre un leadership mondial dans le domaine des soins de santé grâce à l’excellence et à l’innovation.

COORDONNÉES

Pour plus d’informations, veuillez contacter :

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M. Abdullah Al-Awn, Coordinateur médias, 0556294232

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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Lidera Transformação do Setor de Saúde na Arábia Saudita

RIADE, Arábia Saudita, May 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Harvard University — Com oito anos do Vision 2030, a Arábia Saudita fez avanços significativos com inovações digitais e acesso aprimorado aos cuidados de qualidade. Investimentos estratégicos em infraestrutura, tecnologia e talento resultaram em avanços que revolucionaram a prestação de cuidados ao paciente e elevaram os padrões de cuidados de saúde localmente. Esses esforços aumentaram notavelmente a expectativa média de vida, reduziram as taxas de mortalidade e melhoraram o bem-estar geral em todo o Reino.

Essencial para essas conquistas, o King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC), conhecido por seus cuidados e tratamentos especializados em áreas críticas como oncologia, cardiologia, transplante de órgãos e genética, se posicionou como líder em atendimento especializado ao paciente, assumindo a responsabilidade de um futuro mais brilhante e saudável para o Reino. Por meio do seu compromisso com iniciativas pioneiras de saúde digital, programas educacionais abrangentes e novos empreendimentos de pesquisa, o hospital está remodelando a paisagem local e estabelecendo novos padrões de eficiência e acessibilidade.

Em uma era definida pelos avanços tecnológicos e com o impulso do Reino em direção à digitalização, o KFSH&RC está na vanguarda da integração digital da saúde entre seus pares locais, alavancando serviços de telemedicina de ponta, consultas virtuais e ferramentas orientadas por IA, como o ANFAL AI System, que transforma os resultados dos pacientes por meio de insights preditivos e atendimento personalizado, garantindo os melhores resultados para a satisfação do paciente.

As iniciativas de saúde digital do KFSH&RC se estendem ao tratamento de ameaças mais amplas à saúde por meio de tecnologias como Sequenciamento Genômico Completo (WGS) e Radioterapia Avançada. O hospital também foi pioneiro no transplante de órgãos, realizando o primeiro transplante de fígado totalmente robótico do mundo e introduzindo inovações na região, como a Harmony Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve (TPV), melhorando a recuperação e a experiência do paciente. Essas tecnologias facilitam planos de tratamento personalizados e melhoram a precisão e a velocidade dos diagnósticos médicos, contribuindo significativamente para a elevação dos padrões de atendimento ao paciente e uma infraestrutura de saúde sustentável e resiliente, alinhada com os objetivos do Programa de Transformação do Setor de Saúde.

O KFSH&RC continua a expandir os limites da pesquisa médica abordando desafios urgentes de saúde e contribuindo para o cenário de saúde pública da Arábia Saudita, com descobertas como o gene PfAP2-MRP, crucial para o tratamento da malária, e a identificação da nova cepa de bactérias Riyadhensis. Essas descobertas não apenas melhoraram a precisão diagnóstica, mas também facilitaram intervenções precoces, garantindo suporte oportuno e eficaz ao paciente, de acordo com os objetivos nacionais de redução da prevalência de doenças crônicas.

Esses esforços abrangentes são apoiados pelas robustas iniciativas educacionais do KFSH&RC, que preparam a próxima geração de profissionais médicos por meio de programas de treinamento e colaborações internacionais.

Reconhecido pela ‘Brand Finance’ em 2024 como a marca de saúde mais valiosa da Arábia Saudita e do Oriente Médio pelo segundo ano consecutivo, tendo ocupado o 9º lugar na Arábia Saudita e o 28º no Oriente Médio. Além disso, o KFSH&RC se destaca como o único hospital do mundo a ser classificado entre as dez marcas mais valiosas do país.

Sobre o King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC):

O King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) é uma instituição de saúde líder no Oriente Médio, idealizada para ser a escolha ideal para todos os pacientes que procuram cuidados de saúde especializados. O hospital tem uma longa história de tratamento de câncer, doença cardiovascular, transplante de órgãos, neurociências e genética.

Em 2024, o “Brand Finance” classificou o King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre como o melhor centro médico acadêmico do Oriente Médio e da África e entre os 20 melhores do mundo pelo segundo ano consecutivo. Além disso, em 2024 ele foi reconhecido como um dos principais provedores de cuidado de saúde pela revista Newsweek.

Como parte da Saudi Vision 2030, um decreto real foi emitido em 21 de dezembro de 2021 visando transformar o hospital em uma entidade independente, sem fins lucrativos e de propriedade do governo, abrindo caminho para um programa abrangente de transformação com objetivo de alcançar a liderança global em cuidados de saúde por meio da excelência e inovação.

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Customs Division of GRA urged to live up to mandate


The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has been tasked to live up to its mandate of collecting the needed revenue, including taxes and duties, for the state to meet its developmental needs.

Dr Mohammed Amin Adam, the Minister of Finance, said that was the only way the Government would generate the required resources to meet the increasing demands for better living standards and prosperity of Ghanaians.

Leading a high-powered delegation to visit the Aflao Sector Command on Friday, he said as critical stakeholders to the Ministry’s revenue mobilisation, Customs officers must be dedicated and diligent to realise this year’s revenue target of GHS146 billion to support the country’s development needs.

‘This country cannot continue to borrow and borrow… We must look within for the potential to generate revenue that will support our development needs this year… I see you as integral part of all the efforts I have to make to succeed as a minister,’ Dr Amin Adam said. 

‘And to succeed as a minis
ter means to be able to help Ghanaians meet their demands – the development needs of our people. That the roads our people need are constructed, electricity challenges resolved…’

‘We need to mobilise resources because that will enable us to address these challenges. Therefore, I see you as partners.’

Dr Adam commended the Aflao Sector for exceeding its revenue target within the last four years and asked that the collection should continue to make the same gains for 2024.

The Aflao sector has four major stations: Akanu, Kpoglu and Ave-Havi, and one major checkpoint at Dabala Junction.

‘But we also know that revenue has not been doing well since the beginning of this year, but I do not blame you (Customs) because GRA has many divisions,’ he said.

‘Some divisions are doing well, some divisions are not doing well. But we should not get to a point where we point fingers. We should see ourselves as a whole… We fall together, we rise together. That should be the spirit to guide our relationship and our work.’

Madam Julie Essiam, the Commissioner General, GRA, said the Aflao Sector and Customs meant so much to GRA and spoke of plans to ensure staff welfare and provision of logistics to enhance revenue collection. 

She stressed the need to change the face of GRA, saying: ‘Perception is people’s reality’.

She pledged hard work to create a new image for the GRA to transition from an enforcement approach to collaboration and partnership with the taxpayer.

Brigadier General Ziblim Ayorrogo, Commissioner, Customs Division, said he expected the Aflao Sector to exceed its target to help the GRA and the sector Ministry to succeed in their revenue target.

Assistant Commissioner Joseph Allan, Aflao Sector Commander, assured that while performing its revenue mobilisation role, the sector would not lose sight of its national security responsibility, especially in this election year.

‘Hon Minister, with 2024 being an election year, we the officers are poised to play our security roles to the best of our ability in order to
have a very peaceful election.’ 

Source: Ghana News Agency

‘The maritime sector needs attention to ensure a vibrant economy’


Dr Jethro Wilbert Brooks Jnr, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Regional Maritime University (RMU), says maintaining a vibrant national economy requires attention to the maritime sector.

He said stakeholders needed to coordinate and communicate in ways that promoted maritime security and governance.

Dr Brooks Jnr said this at the closing ceremony of the six-week course for the fourth session of the Maritime Affairs and Security Training, under the European Union (EU)-RMU-Support to West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) project in Accra.

The training aims to build the capacity and competencies of personnel of maritime focus agencies/institutions across the West African sub-region to combat maritime crimes in the Gulf of Guinea.

This marks the successful completion of the four-year SWAIMS Project, with this training being the fourth and final cohort, dubbed: ‘Maritime Affairs and Security.’

Participants were from Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Niger, and Togo and drilled through a well-designed course package
.

Experts from the maritime industry, defence and security, shipping and fishing industry, academia and research institutions facilitated the training.

He said organised crimes like maritime piracy, kidnappings of crew for ransom, illegal fishing, illicit trade, and smuggling, which had been pervasive in the Gulf of Guinea, were a major obstacle to harnessing the huge resources of the maritime sector for rapid economic growth.

Dr Brooks Jnr said the Gulf of Guinea (GOG) was awash with mineral and fish resources, which provided billions of dollars to the regional economy, hence, required a safer, more secure maritime operating environment for economic growth and development.

‘With this realisation the Yaoundé Architecture for Maritime Security in the GOG signed in 2013, recognises the crucial role of international cooperation at the global, regional, sub-regional, and bilateral levels in combating piracy, armed robbery at sea, illegal fishing, smuggling and other maritime crimes,’ he said.

The decline in
piracy was partly attributable to the increased cooperation, collaboration and coordination among GOG states, capacity building of maritime professionals, support from international partners and the various initiatives launched over the years to combat maritime crimes.

‘We cannot, however, rest on our oars as we aim to further reduce the threat of piracy and other transnational organised crimes in the region because we have started to see the increase in oil theft and illegal oil bunkering in the region in 2023,’ he added.

Mr Jean-Pierre Bardoul, Programme Officer, EU Delegation, said armed robbery at sea, especially kidnapping for ransom of seafarers, were steadily on the increase, and while the challenges had not gone away, the region had, however, made progress.

‘During 2020-2021 a decrease was reported, which continued into 2021-2022, before slightly increasing again in the period 2022-2023 and 2023-2024. Despite this, the GOG is at a significantly lower level of piracy today compared to 2019 and 2020,
‘ he added.

Mr Bardoul said the gains made were due to many factors, including the partnership with the EU under the SWAIMS project, of which activities with the RMU were part.

A sustainable strategy for tackling maritime challenges included providing opportunities for learning and capacity-building for maritime professionals, he noted.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation enrolls 63 youths into skills training


The Newmont Ahafo Development Foundation (NADeF) has presented training logistics valued at GHC198,415 to 63 young people in the Newmont Ahafo South mine enclave of the Ahafo Region to undergo employable skills training.

Newmont Africa established the Foundation through a commitment made in 2006 to execute the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes in the 10 communities around its Ahafo South Mine in the Asutifi North District and Ahafo North project in the Tano North Municipalities of the Ahafo Region.

Accordingly, the mining giant set aside one dollar of every ounce of gold produced and one per cent of the annual net profit from the Ahafo Mine operations to fund the CSR programmes at Ntotroso, Gyedu, Kenyasi Number One and Two in Asutifi North as well as Adrobaa, Techire, Afrisipakrom, Susuanso and Yamfo in Tano North.

The foundation also paid the apprenticeship fees of the ,trainees, mainly selected from Kenyase Number One, comprising 60 females and three males, to be trained in dressmaking, h
airdressing, welding and fabrication.

They received non-electric sewing machines and accessories, plastic chairs, uniforms, fabrics, assorted rollers, helmets, and personal protection equipment among other items to facilitate their trade.

Professor Yaw Ofosu-Kusi, the Board Chairman, NADeF, said the foundation had provided both academic and apprenticeship scholarships to 13,314 youths from the 10 mining communities.

Out of the number 1,403 are on apprenticeship scholarships, he stated, and expressed the hope that the human resource empowerment would make the youth self-reliant to impact positively on society.

Prof Ofosu-Kusi advised the beneficiaries to respect their masters and take their training seriously to ensure successful completion and employment.

On competition, Mrs Elizabeth Opoku-Darko, the Executive Secretary, NADeF, told the Ghana News Agency that the foundation would provide start-up capital and working tools to the deserving trainees to set up their businesses.

Nana Boakye Boateng, the An
kobeahene (sub-chief) of the Kenyasi Number One Traditional Area, acknowledged the significant contributions of the mine towards the development of the local communities.

However, he called on Newmont to do more to create jobs for the teeming unemployed youth, while urging the residents to cooperate with the mine to push for the holistic development of the communities.

Leticia Donkor, a trainee, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Newmont and the foundation for the support and expressed the hope that more youth would benefit from the package.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Vanuatu Trade Commission supports ATU in AI training


The Accra Technical University (ATU) has benefited from a grant of $1 million from the Vanuatu Trade Commission (VTC) to train students and staff of the University in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and applied research.

Under the package, the Commission will sponsor an ATU International Conference with the ESDEV Foundation Africa in Accra on the theme: ‘ Unlocking Africa’s Youth Potential for Socio-Economic Transformation.’

Professor Amevi Acakpovi, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, ATU, announced this at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between VTC and the University in Accra.

The collaboration represented a significant journey for both institutions to explore a robust exchange of knowledge, resources, and expertise in AI.

The Professor said one of the key components of the collaboration was the establishment of dedicated AI training at ATU.

He said there was the need to embrace new ways of doing things to remain current and relevant to the job market.

‘At ATU, we believe in the transformative powe
r of technology to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and improve the lives of our societies.

‘Through the partnership, we are committed to harnessing the potential of AI to address pressing challenges and foster sustainable development in our respective regions,’ he said.

Research has revealed that AI will replace 85 million jobs globally by 2025.

He commended the Commission for their commitment to support the University and for harnessing AI for positive change.

Prof Acakpovi expressed confidence that the partnership would pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries, innovative solutions, and meaningful impact.

On April 30, 2024, the Commission launched the AI Africa training at the British Council in Ghana, which will train and equip approximately five million African youth with relevant skills.

Prof Hugh Keku Aryee, the Vanuatu Trade Commissioner to Ghana, pledged to provide all the learning materials for the training in solving complex challenges.

He said ATU was the first institution in th
e country to receive the grant to equip the staff and students to thrive in the digital space.

The collaboration, he stressed, was a shared commitment to innovation, education, and the advancement of technology in the world.

Dr Dave King Boison, Chief Executive Officer, Knowledge Web Centre, said the training would focus on prompt engineering, deep learning, and machine learning.

He advised Universities to inculcate the study of AI in their curricula since the 4th industrial revolution required the knowledge of AI to champion the course of development.

Mr Samuel Dawson, President of the ATU Student Representative Council, commended the collaboration to enhance the student experience and shape them to be fit for purpose.

Vanuatu is a conglomeration of about 80 islands located in the south-western Pacific Ocean.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Lawyer Acheampong, wife hand over washroom facility to Nkonya SHS


Mr Richard Kojo Acheampong, a Legal Practitioner, and his wife, Joan, have handed-over a 12-seater water-closet toilet facility to the female students of the Nkonya Senior High School in the Oti Region, their alma mater.

An abandoned 20-student capacity bathroom, whose renovation was financed by the couple, was also handed over to the school.

The project cost over US$ 30,000 and was completed within the stipulated 120 days.

Mr Acheampong said he could not overemphasize the importance of access to clean and safe sanitation facilities, especially for the girls.

‘They are not merely amenities but fundamental rights that uphold human dignity and promote public health,’ he said.

He said the gesture was not only to provide a basic need for the school but also create space where the girls could feel respected, comfortable and empowered.

‘My wife and I have given our token. We may have resolved one or two problems, but there are many more to resolve.’

‘The facility is not just a structure but symbolises our un
ity, resilience and determination to create a brighter future for the next generations.’

Mr Acheampong called on the old students to extend a helping hand to their alma mater, which would be a great investment in the community.

He admonished the students to make judicious use of their time to excel and impact their communities positively in future.

A five-year ‘Lawyer Richard Acheampong’s Award Scheme’ was instituted by the couple to award GHS1,000 to the best WASSCE student of the school, a up to 2029.

Mr Ansah Kwabena Moses, the Headmaster, said the school, established in 1964, continued to produce many great personalities who were making impact in various sectors of the economy.

He commended the couple for the gesture, which had come in handy to alleviate the plight of the female students.

Mr Ansah said the school had seen a significant improvement in academics, debate, sports and games over the years and continued to receive support from individuals, the PTA and old students.

He mentioned the lack
of a sick-bay and education management software to make administrative work easy, lack of a pick-up vehicle for administration, which compelled the school to use its 26-seater bus for all activities, as some of the challenges.

The school needed drums, a keyboard for the school choir and uniform for the cadet corps, as well as renovation of the girls’ dormitory block ‘A’ and the boys’ dormitory blocks, he said, and appealed for support to tackle those needs.

Madam Roselyn Kafui Ofori, Biakoye District Director of Education, said quality secondary education was not just about academics but encompassed the provision of conducive learning environments.

‘The Acheampongs’ donation has significantly enhanced the school’s infrastructure, demonstrating the impact of old students’ engagement’.

Nanai Okotor Kwame Tegyi II, the Paramount Chief of Nkonya Ahenkro Traditional Area, called on benevolent individuals and organisations to go to the aid of the school to enhance academic performance.

He urged the students to
take their studies seriously and produce good results to justify the need for philanthropic assistance.

Mr Amevenku David, President, Nkonya Old Students’ Association, said the Association would do its best to provide a uniform for the school cadet before the 60th Anniversary.

A citation was presented to the couple for their immense contribution towards the wellbeing of their alma mater.

Source: Ghana News Agency