The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh has set a new global record by completing 10 kidney exchange transplants within 48 hours, coinciding with World Organ Donation Day. The hospital's achievement highlights its advanced capabilities in organ transplantation and its commitment to innovative procedures that expand options for patients without suitable donors. Paired kidney transplantation, which involves swapping kidneys between incompatible donor-recipient pairs, has proven effective in increasing compatibility rates and offering hope to more patients.

This milestone adds to the hospital's impressive track record, including over 5,000 kidney transplants since 1981 and leading the world in pediatric kidney transplants last year. The hospital's integration of research, clinical expertise, and advanced technology continues to strengthen its reputation as a global leader in healthcare, earning top rankings both regionally and internationally.