kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) and the Ministry of Health (MOH) today launched the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox (NTIS) hub with four hospitals and one medical institution.

The four hospitals are Putrajaya Hospital, Tunku Aziza Hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Bella Hospital in Pahang, Rembau Hospital, Negri Sembilan, and the National Cancer Institute.

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Dr. Datuk Seri Adham Baba(pics) The hub said it plays a role in handling Malaysia’s vital medical sector and healthcare through technology including the use of robotics such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and drones with artificial intelligence.

“Medical technology hubs are critical to focus on creating a complete ecosystem with hospital facilities, research and referral centers, highly skilled manpower, academic and training centers, and related matters.

He said this today when he launched the NTIS hub at MRANTI Park in Bukit Jalil. It was also attended by Minister of Health Kairi Jamaluddin.

The NTIS Health Technology Hub is an initiative of MOSTI with the Malaysia Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) as its main secretariat.

All medtech hubs have access to site testing, matching, and regulatory facilities with innovators to develop innovative tech solutions that foster the innovation ecosystem.

At the ceremony, Dr. Adham also announced that the Hub will be supported by the 4-hectare MRANTI Integrated Healthcare Cluster, specifically aimed at promoting research and development in healthcare and medical technology.

Meanwhile, Khairy said the implementation of the NTIS Technology Hub is expected to reveal the potential for various stakeholders to overcome growing public health challenges and deliver high-quality healthcare in the country. said.

“This is part of the Department of Health’s larger vision to move from sickness care to health care and wellness…for too long we’ve been stuck in the therapeutic side of health care, basically sickness care. I’ve spent a lot of money, they get sick.

“We need to shift some of that investment towards keeping people healthy and not getting sick,” he said.

Meanwhile, Kylie said at a press conference that Negeri Sembilan will be the first state to introduce paperless or full electronic medical records in all public hospitals and clinics.

“We will soon select a vendor based on the public tender to upgrade and roll out the new electronic medical records in all public hospitals and clinics in Negeri Sembilan. he said.Bernama