BEIJING, May 1, 2024 /CNW/ — Organized by Tsinghua University and its partners, the 2024 World Digital Health Forum has emerged as the cornerstone of the ZGC Forum’s AI Theme Day. Kept in from Beijing Technology-centric Haidian District, this event attracted more than 700,000 online participants from around the world. The forum was a collaboration with the People’s Government of Haidian District, the Chinese Institute of Electronics, Tsinghua University School of Clinical Medicine and the China Association for Promoting the Industrialization of Science and Technology, highlighting pioneering innovations and promoting global partnerships to improve the well-being of patients. to be.
The Forum featured an impressive lineup of speakers, each contributing unique insights into the evolving landscape of digital health. Among them are Dong Jiahong, chairman of the Academic Committee of Tsinghua University School of Clinical Medicine, and Andrew Chi-Chih YaoDean of the Institute of Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at Tsinghua University and recipient of the 2000 Turing Award. Speeches by Mustafa ShehuPresident of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, and Martin TaylorWHO representative in China, enriched the general perspectives presented at the Forum. With the participation of 19 academics and 70 deans, the event stimulated extensive discussions about the future of healthcare in an era increasingly shaped by AI.
A highlight of the Forum was the launch of the “Tsinghua Urban Health Index”, which provides a comprehensive assessment of health services in 296 Chinese cities, setting a new benchmark in health metrics to aid government and regional health planning. Additionally, the “World Digital Health Forum Declaration” was ratified, which establishes a robust framework for universal access to healthcare and highlights the importance of collaboration, ethical standards and innovation-driven changes in global healthcare practices .
The Directors’ Dialogue, a key segment of the Forum, brought together leaders from top-tier universities to discuss advancing new productive forces and building a robust system of cultivating medical talent. During this session, Tsinghua University highlighted its plans to develop an integrated education system that links hospitals, medical schools and research institutions. This approach aims to nurture students who are not only skilled in interdisciplinary collaboration but also deeply rooted in humanistic values. The dialogue explored the transformative impact of AI and digital technologies in increasing diagnostic accuracy and treatment effectiveness. They particularly noted the potential of these technologies to enable real-time, remote medical guidance in regions with limited medical resources, improving balanced healthcare delivery across the country. Furthermore, panelists highlighted the importance of maintaining an ethical and patient-centered approach to the development and adoption of digital health technologies. They advocated dynamic systems that can adapt to patients’ evolving needs throughout their lives.
The 2024 World Digital Health Forum facilitated high-level discussions and catalyzed future innovations in the digital health sphere. The aim is to promote the digital health sector, integrate digital technologies with healthcare and life sciences and promote new developments in healthcare careers. In doing so, it seeks to improve global health outcomes and contribute to the collective well-being of communities around the world.
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