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News Brief

Saudi German Hospital in Jeddah hosts first Regional Conference
on Hand, Upper Limb and Microscopic Surgery, inaugurates
specialised hand surgery unit

06 March 2024- Saudi German Hospital in Jeddah has set a new benchmark in healthcare
innovation by organising the inaugural Regional Conference on Hand, Upper Limb and
Microscopic Surgery. This groundbreaking event marks a significant milestone in the hospital’s
long-lasting commitment to advancing medical practices in the Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) region.

The conference convened leading experts and unit directors from esteemed medical institutions
across the Arab world, including Egypt, Kuwait, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates to exchange
expertise on hand and upper limb surgery in addition to showcasing cooperation opportunities
between various players in the medical field. Together, they delved into cutting-edge scientific
discoveries and modern surgical techniques to enhance patient recovery rates in hand and upper
limb surgeries.

As part of the conference, Saudi German Hospital announced the inauguration of the hand, upper
limb and microscopic surgery unit in its hospital in Jeddah.

Dr. Khalid A. Batterjee, Vice President, Saudi German Health, stated that “Saudi German Hospital
inaugurated this one-of-a-kind unit to perform hand, wrist, shoulder and upper limb surgeries using
cutting-edge microscopic techniques. It operates under the supervision of a team of highly
experienced and competent doctors and specialists aiming to treat patients and provide them with
the necessary medical care. This aligns with our commitment towards patients, which is reflected

in the Group’s ethos of ‘Caring like family’”. Furthermore, Batterjee shed light on the
collaboration with Assiut University, a renowned centre for microscopic surgeries in the Middle
East. This partnership aims to attract experienced doctors and facilitate the training of Saudi
doctors, thus broadening expertise in this intricate specialty.

Saudi German Hospital’s hosting of the first regional conference on hand, upper limb and
microscopic surgery reflects its commitment to maintain its position as one of the leading
healthcare service providers in the region.

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