Arab Health 2023: UAE soon to see digital twins of its hospitals

Arab Health 2023: UAE soon to see digital twins of its hospitals

The technology creates digital models of real-world equipment, buildings and smart cities for insights into how they can run sustainably

Published: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 7:49 PM Last updated: Mon 30 Jan 2023, 8:43 PM

The technology creates digital models of real-world equipment, buildings and smart cities for insights into how they can run sustainably

The UAE will now see a digital twin for its hospitals with an aim to improve sustainability, efficiency and patient care.

The new platform provides detailed real-time insights on a range of metrics and was unveiled for the first time on the inaugural day of the Arab Health 2023.

Schneider Electric, a digital transformation of energy management and automation, has joined forces with Emirates Health Services (EHS) and Microsoft to launch EcoStruxure.

Explaining the phenomenon, Mubaraka Ibrahim, acting Chief Information Officer for Emirates Health Services, said: “Our collaboration with Schneider Electric and Microsoft will enable EHS to improve patient comfort and safety, increase energy efficiency and promote sustainable health. It is also in line with the UAE’s National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031, and our vision which aims to make the UAE among the world’s leading destinations in providing the best health service in the world.”

The efforts are also in line with