July 23, 2024
by Muhammad Farhan Mahmud
Location: Auditorium, Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM
The Department of Critical Care Nursing, Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM, successfully hosted the “Symposium Updates in Healthcare Technology 2024” held on Auditorium Kulliyyah of Nursing, IIUM. This event, aimed at healthcare providers, researchers, and students, provided a platform for discussing the latest advancements and innovations in healthcare technology.
The symposium began with opening remarks by Prof. Dr. Salizar Mohamed Ludin, Deputy Dean of Postgraduate, Responsible Research & Innovation setting an inspiring tone for the day’s events. Respected speakers, including Dr. Sufian Bin Safaai, an Emergency Physician from Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan (HTAA), shared his journey as a self-taught programmer, emphasizing the critical role of programming skills in modern healthcare. Madam Helen Ng Hoy Loon, Senior General Manager of Robotics Surgery and MIS Services at Sunway Medical Centre, highlighted advancements in robotics-assisted minimally invasive surgery, showcasing the cutting-edge developments in surgical technology. Dr. Syaharatul Patimah Kamarudin, a Public Health Physician from the Health Technology Assessment Unit of the Ministry of Health, provided insights into the current and future landscape of healthcare technology, emphasizing the potential for improved patient outcomes.
The event featured a variety of interesting booths, including exhibitions on wet sample pathology, microscope histology viewing, microbe plates, bacterial growth, blood type testing, aging simulator suits, and more. Notable booths included the breast cancer awareness displays and virtual reality health education by Majlis Kanser Nasional (MAKNA), and in vitro fertilization technology showcases. Participants had the opportunity to engage with interactive exhibits, gaining hands-on experience with the latest healthcare technologies. The symposium concluded with a closing remark, reflecting on the day’s learnings and the importance of continuous innovation in healthcare.
We hope that the event served as a valuable platform for participants to acquire new information, share insights, and exchange ideas, ultimately contributing to the advancement of healthcare technology. The symposium, with its rich program and diverse exhibits, underscored IIUM’s commitment to fostering knowledge and innovation in the healthcare sector.