On March 20, a delegation of six members from Singapore Eastern General Hospital, led by Ms. Seah Poh Lin Selina, Project Director and R&D Head, visited Chongqing Medical University.
Vice President Prof. Liu Enmei welcomed Selina and her delegation on behalf of the university and held a meeting with them at the Yuanjiagang Campus. She provided an overview of the university and its affiliated hospitals, highlighting their practical experiences in smart healthcare, including data governance, integration of medical information systems, digital clinical operations, and the training of AI medical professionals. She expressed the hope that both sides would strengthen exchanges and promote cooperation in areas such as medical education, research, and healthcare services.
Ms. Seah Poh Lin Selina expressed her appreciation for the warm reception. She explained that Singapore Eastern General Hospital is focusing on improving service quality and efficiency through smart healthcare initiatives. She also emphasized their interest in learning from Chinese hospitals, particularly in the application of AI in healthcare, supporting doctors’ careers, and accelerating medical talent cultivation.
During the visit, the delegation toured the Second Affiliated Hospital. Prof. Guo Dajing, Vice President of the hospital, presented its achievements in data governance, AI-assisted diagnosis, and telemedicine applications.
This visit strengthened mutual understanding between the two sides and laid a solid foundation for future cooperation between China and Singapore in areas such as smart healthcare, talent cultivation, and scientific research.
Relevant officials from the university’s affiliated hospitals, the Office of International Cooperation and Exchanges, the IT Center, and the College of Artificial Intelligence Medicine attended the meeting. Representatives from CCTEG Chongqing Engineering (Group) Co.,Ltd and Yantron (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. also accompanied the visit.
Singapore Eastern General Hospital is a large public general hospital planned and constructed by the Singaporean government, and it is operated by SingHealth, Singapore’s largest public healthcare group. The hospital aims to enhance healthcare services in Singapore’s eastern region and address the needs of its aging population.
(Translated by AI)
