Dubai’s first liver transplantation performed at King’s College Hospital signals new era in healthcare

King’s College Hospital is currently the only facility licensed by the Dubai Healthcare Authority to perform liver transplantations

Dubai – January9^th, 2024:In a groundbreaking medical achievement, King’s College Hospital London marked a historic milestone by performing the first successful liver transplantation in Dubai on a 38-year-old woman grappling with liver failure. As the first facility to provide liver transplantation services in Dubai, the hospital has raised the standard for advanced medical care in the region.

This medical achievement not only signifies a triumph over a rare and severe liver condition but also establishes Dubai’s capability to offer critical medical interventions previously unavailable in the local healthcare landscape. Currently, King’s College Hospital London is the sole licensed facility for liver transplantation by the Dubai Healthcare Authority (DHA). With a team boasting extensive experience having performed over 1500 liver transplantations, the hospital has positioned itself at the forefront of liver care in the UAE and beyond.

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