Thailand launches ASEAN's first 5G smart hospital

Jointly launched by Siriraj, NBTC and Huawei

Huawei Japan (Corporate) [December 17, 2021, Bangkok, Thailand] Yesterday, the Thai National Broadcasting and Communications Commission (NBTC), Siriraj Hospital, and Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Co., Ltd. jointly announced "Siriraj World Class 5G Smart". "Hospital" was launched. This is the first and largest 5G smart hospital project in the ASEAN region. With the introduction of technologies such as 5G, cloud and artificial intelligence, we will provide patients with a more efficient and convenient experience. At the same time, Sirirat Hospital and Huawei will set up a joint innovation lab to create more than 30 innovative 5G applications that will be rolled out nationwide from 2022. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said of the national policy on the 5G and digital economy: “Thailand recognizes the importance of technology and today is an important step in the use of digital technology and 5G in the medical field. We thank Thailand and China for their long-term friendship and cooperation. Sirirat Hospital and Mahidon We would like to pay tribute to the university and thank Huawei, NBTC and all other partners. We hope that this project will be the blueprint for all smart hospitals in Thailand in the future. " Han Zhiqiang, Ambassador to Thailand, said China would use technology to support Thailand in fighting pandemics, emphasizing: "The 5G partnership between China and Thailand has become a model for the region and is supporting Thailand as the first country to start commercial use of 5G in Southeast Asia. Promoting smart hospitals and people in Thailand and China. China will continue to support Huawei and other Chinese companies in achieving a better life in Thailand. ”Professor Prasit Watanapa (Doctor of Medicine), Director of Medicine, Sirirat Hospital, University of Mahidon, and NBTC Vice-President Natee Sukonrat (Dr.) emphasized that the "smart hospital" model provides better opportunities for people in remote areas to access advanced medical services. Huawei Thailand CEO Abel Den said, "This project is in line with Huawei's mission to develop in Thailand and wish to contribute in Thailand, and will be a model for future improvement of the public health industry in Thailand. It will contribute to the transition to. " Sirirat Hospital and Huawei signed a five-year memorandum of understanding in December 2020 to accelerate the use of 5G and cloud technologies. In June, 5G automated guided vehicles were introduced to enable non-contact delivery of medical supplies. Last year, Sirirat Hospital was awarded the "Most Innovative 5G Trial in Asia Pacific Region" by Communic Asia.