Jakarta Heart Hospital Leads the Way in Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Indonesia
The Harapan Kita National Cardiac Hospital in Jakarta has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first hospital in Indonesia to perform robotic cardiac surgery. This groundbreaking procedure was made possible through a collaboration with India-based SS Innovations and its CEO, Dr. Sudhir Srivastava.
The hospital successfully conducted a Totally Endoscopic Coronary Artery Bypass using robotic technology, along with other procedures such as Internal Mammary Artery CABG and ASD Repair. Dr. Iwan Dakota, the hospital director, expressed his enthusiasm for integrating robotic surgery into cardiovascular care, citing the SSi Mantra system as the ideal choice for robotic cardiac surgery.
Following regulatory approval from the Indonesian Ministry of Health, SS Innovations is now able to market its robot-assisted surgery system in the country, marking a significant advancement in cardiac care technology.
South Korea Introduces Electronic Medical Record System for Closed Health Facilities
The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare has initiated a pilot program for a medical record storage system designed for closed or shuttered medical institutions. This innovative electronic system allows patients from facilities that have ceased operations to access their medical records seamlessly.
Collaborating with the Korea Health Industry Development Institute, the pilot program involves 12 public health centers that utilize commercial EMR systems with automatic medical record transfer capabilities. This initiative stems from a revision in the Medical Act in 2020 and is slated for an official launch by June next year.
KPJ Health Partners with Airdoc for Advanced Diagnostics
Malaysia’s private hospital group, KPJ Health, has recently teamed up with Chinese medical AI company Airdoc to enhance diagnostic capabilities. KPJ Health Central Hospital has signed a memorandum of understanding to leverage Airdoc’s diagnostics AI, particularly in screening retinal images for diabetic retinopathy.
This collaboration underscores KPJ Health’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge technologies to improve patient outcomes and diagnostic accuracy in healthcare.
Healthcare Global Enterprises and Accenture Join Forces for GenAI Cancer Research
HealthCare Global Enterprises, a prominent cancer care network in India, has partnered with Accenture to advance cancer research using AI technologies. By applying AI and deep learning to analyze cancer data, the collaboration aims to enhance understanding of different cancers, facilitate precision medicine, and drive advancements in cancer treatment and care.
One of the key objectives of this partnership is to leverage Accenture’s generative AI studios to identify new cancer drug targets, mechanisms, pathways, and biomarkers. The organizations are currently focused on identifying molecular signatures for treating lung adenocarcinoma and head and neck cancers, showcasing the potential of AI in personalized medicine.
IIT Kharagpur Establishes Tata-Backed Digital Health Research Center
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has inaugurated a digital health research center in collaboration with Tata Group’s IT consultancy services. The Tata Consultancy Services Research Center, located at the institute’s research park in Kolkata, will focus on conducting research in digital health, robotics, and intelligent systems, leveraging technologies such as edge computing, embedded systems, and AI.
This strategic partnership aims to drive innovation in digital health and healthcare technologies, ultimately contributing to the advancement of healthcare delivery and patient care.
