BEIJING, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by Tsinghua
University and its partners, the 2024 World Digital Health Forum
emerged as a cornerstone of the ZGC Forum's AI Theme Day. Held in
Beijing's tech-centric Haidian
District, this event attracted over 700,000 online attendees from
around the globe. The forum was a collaboration with the Haidian
District People's Government, the Chinese Institute of Electronics,
Tsinghua University School of Clinical Medicine, and the China
Association for the Promotion of Science and Technology
Industrialization, highlighting pioneering innovations and
fostering global partnerships to enhance patient well-being.
The Forum showcased an impressive lineup of speakers, each
contributing unique insights into the evolving digital health
landscape. Notable among them were Dong Jiahong, President of the
Academic Committee at Tsinghua University School of Clinical
Medicine, and Andrew Chi-Chih Yao,
Dean of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Information Sciences at
Tsinghua University and the recipient of the 2000 Turing Award.
Speeches from Mustafa Shehu,
President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, and
Martin Taylor, WHO Representative in
China, enriched the overall
perspectives presented at the Forum. Attended by 19 academicians
and 70 deans, the event spurred extensive discussions on the future
of healthcare in an era increasingly shaped by AI.
A highlight of the Forum was the release of the "Tsinghua Urban
Health Index," which provides a comprehensive assessment of health
services across 296 Chinese cities, establishing a new benchmark in
health metrics to aid governmental and regional health planning. In
addition, the "World Digital Health Forum Declaration" was
ratified, laying down a robust framework for universal access to
healthcare, and underscoring the importance of collaboration,
ethical standards, and innovation-driven changes in global
healthcare practices.
The Principal's Dialogue, a pivotal segment of the Forum,
brought together leaders from premier universities to discuss
advancing new productive forces and constructing a robust medical
talent-cultivating system. During this session, Tsinghua University
highlighted its plans to develop an integrated education system
connecting hospitals, medical schools, and research institutions.
This approach aims to nurture students who are not only skilled in
interdisciplinary collaboration but also deeply grounded in
humanistic values. The dialogue explored the transformative impact
of AI and digital technologies in enhancing diagnostic accuracy and
treatment efficacy. They particularly noted the potential for these
technologies to enable real-time, remote medical guidance in
regions with limited medical resources, enhancing a balanced
healthcare delivery nationwide. Additionally, panelists stressed
the importance of maintaining an ethical and patient-centric
approach in developing and adopting digital health technologies.
They advocated for dynamic systems that can adapt to the evolving
needs of patients throughout their lifetimes.
The 2024 World Digital Health Forum facilitated high-level
discussions and catalyzed future innovations in the digital health
sphere. It aims to advance the digital health industry, integrate
digital technologies with health and life sciences, and foster new
developments in health careers. In doing so, it seeks to enhance
global health outcomes and contribute to the collective well-being
of communities globally.
Media Enquiries:
Global Communication Office, Tsinghua
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