Quick Summary
Apollo Hospitals in India has partnered with the University of Leicester in England to create a research center focused on digital health and precision medicine. This initiative aims to enhance healthcare delivery through innovative solutions.
Key Features and Objectives
- Research Focus: The center will concentrate on developing digital and personalized solutions for cardiovascular diseases, acute and emergency medicine, and multi-morbidity.
- Location: The research center will have two hubs located at The Apollo University campus in Chittoor, India, and Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, UK.
- Educational Programs: A Master’s program in computational health data science and a mental health nursing program will be offered as part of this collaboration.
Statements from Leadership
Dr. Prathap C Reddy, the founding chairman of Apollo Hospitals, expressed the center’s goal to improve disease prediction, prevention, diagnosis, and management for both acute and chronic conditions.
Additional Collaborations
Apollo Hospitals has also formed a partnership with Mayapada Healthcare Group in Indonesia. This collaboration aims to enhance patient care and accessibility through advanced technologies, including:
- Teleradiology
- E-ICU
- Artificial Intelligence
As part of this agreement, Apollo will send up to 1,000 specialists to Mayapada’s facilities and provide training in specialized fields such as oncology, cardiology, neurology, and transplant surgery.
Other Developments in Digital Health
- Jaundice Detection App: Singapore General Hospital is testing a mobile app named BiliSG for at-home jaundice screening in newborns, utilizing AI to analyze bilirubin levels through smartphone images.
- Education for Health Workers: The Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control in Vietnam is launching a mobile education channel for healthcare professionals in collaboration with Docquity, aiming to reach over 3,000 workers.
- Health Records Feature: Samsung has introduced a health records feature in its app in India, allowing users to create and access their Ayushman Bharat Health Account, integrated with the government’s digital health records system.