Dear colleagues,
Welcome to all visitors to the official website of the Saudi Association for the Study of Liver Disease and Transplantation.
Liver disease is as common in Saudi Arabia as in any other country in the region.
Chronic viral hepatitis, with its usual complications, is often the focus of attention, but there are other diseases that are emerging and increasing in prevalence, such as Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
Liver diseases are well known in scientific knowledge, and clinical research in the Kingdom dates back to the eighties and has several historical landmarks.
Liver diseases are prevalent in the country. Therefore, this welcome note is addressed to all of you as an open invitation to share the responsibilities with us, to share your valuable suggestions and opinions with us, and to actively participate in the various activities of the Saudi Society for the Study of Liver Diseases and Transplantation as presented on this website
Liver experts in the KSA have shared their knowledge and presented their clinical research data locally through various activities of the Saudi Gastroenterology Association, which has been in existence since 1988. With the continued expansion of the field, it was clear that a separate association for liver disease was warranted. Although this idea has been in the minds of many for some time, it is only recently that it has become a reality. Many of the doctors involved have held several meetings and rigorous discussions to bring this idea to fruition, and they have also consulted with others to consider all relevant ideas.
Finally, these efforts have reached the stage of declaring the Saudi Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and Transplantation under the umbrella of the Saudi Council of Health Specialties after fulfilling all the required regulations.
