KPJ Healthcare Berhad (“KPJ Healthcare” or “the Group”) launches the KPJ Academic Health System (“KPJ Health System”), the first of its kind in Malaysia during the second day of Malaysia International Healthcare (“MIH”) Megatrends Conference 2024.

Image above: (FROM LEFT) Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed IbrahimPresident of KPJ Healthcare University and Chief Executive Officer of Johor Corporation, Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly AhmadMinister of Health of Malaysia And Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Ismail Bin BakarPresident of KPJ Healthcare during the gadget launch of the KPJ Academic Health System (“KPJ Health System”).

The KPJ Health System will integrate education and research into hospitals, making them centers of learning and discovery, where practice and innovation go hand in hand. This initiative closely aligns with the National Health Agenda, supporting Malaysia’s long-term vision for a world-class healthcare system.

The launch event, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, was chaired by Datuk Seri, Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, Minister of Health of Malaysia, alongside the President of KPJ Healthcare University (“KPJU”), Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim, who is also the Chairman and Managing Director. of Johor Corporation (“JCorp”) and Chairman of KPJ Healthcare, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr Ismail Bin Bakar.

Datuk Syed Mohamed shared his vision by stating, “We need to rethink and reimagine how health care works. It’s no longer just about providing treatment: hospitals must evolve beyond just being a treatment center. They must adopt cutting-edge solutions such as AI-based diagnostics and personalized medicine, and focus more on preventive care and overall well-being, creating a more sustainable healthcare system.

The KPJ Health System is designed to improve patient outcomes, foster the continuing professional development of healthcare providers, and conduct groundbreaking research that addresses current and future healthcare challenges. This is a bold step forward that positions the Group at the forefront of health innovation.

By adopting transformative technologies such as AI, quantum computing and nanomedicine, KPJ Healthcare is setting a new standard in quality healthcare services across the country, improving patient outcomes and fostering a new generation highly qualified healthcare professionals. This initiative contributes to the government’s efforts to increase access to advanced treatments, reduce health care disparities and support the development of specialized care centers that will respond to complex medical cases, thereby strengthening health infrastructure. health of Malaysia.

The launch of the KPJ Health System follows an internal soft launch held a week earlier, where key internal stakeholders were introduced to the system vision. The KPJ Healthcare System is designed to benefit not only KPJ Healthcare patients and staff, but also the community at large through its research-driven approach to healthcare and emphasis on education . Through the integration of three essential pillars: care, teach and discover, the Group is paving the way for future advances in healthcare that will shape the industry for years to come.

The KPJ Health System marks a pivotal moment for KPJ Healthcare, as the Group consolidates its position as a global leader in healthcare innovation, seamlessly bringing together all three pillars. It is a manifestation of the Group’s ‘Care for Life’ mantra, working hand-in-hand across stakeholders and sectors to elevate patient care to new heights, improving outcomes and setting new standards. benchmarks for health care standards.

MIH Megatrends 2024 is the premier national healthcare event, organized by the Ministry of Health Malaysia in collaboration with KPJ Healthcare and in strategic partnership with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). This prestigious national event brings together global health leaders, professionals, innovators and policy makers to explore groundbreaking advances, exchange knowledge and forge partnerships aimed at improving the quality, accessibility and sustainability of health care .

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