Friday 5 June, 2026
At MWC Barcelona 2026, the GSMA Pavilion featured an exciting healthcare innovation demo from the National University Health System (NUHS) in collaboration with Singtel and Ericsson.
In this interview, Dr. Yujia Gao explains how advanced connectivity is reshaping the hospital environment. The project explores how 5G networks, AI, robotics and immersive technologies can support medical staff, enhance clinical decision-making and improve patient care.
The initiative forms part of a broader collaboration between NUHS and GSMA Foundry, bringing together telecom operators, technology partners and healthcare providers to accelerate digital health innovation.
Key topics discussed in the interview
• Why hospital Wi-Fi networks struggle to support modern medical applications
• How 5G enables real-time data transfer for healthcare environments
• The role of AI-powered robotic assistants supporting nursing teams
• Using immersive technologies such as HoloLens for surgical planning and guidance
• Why global collaboration is essential to scale healthcare innovation
