Siemens Healthineers has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Singapore General Hospital (SGH) to establish a five-year partnership to advance healthcare and support medical innovation.

Working together, the two organisations aim to strengthen Singapore’s healthcare ecosystem by driving continuous learning, innovation and excellence in patient care.

The MoU, signed at the Siemens Healthineers headquarters in Erlangen, Germany, focuses on improving patient care by developing technologies, clinical offerings and data-driven approaches to enhance diagnostics and treatment protocols. The collaboration emphasises hands-on training, workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives to build expertise and capacity, while laying the foundation for future advancements in AI-driven diagnostics, digital health and sustainability initiatives.

“Singapore General Hospital has always been our valued partner in diagnostic imaging, and this partnership marks a significant step forward in driving medical innovation and enhancing patient outcomes,” said Siow Ai Li, managing director for Siemens Healthineers in Singapore and Malaysia. “Collaboration is key to advancing healthcare. By co-developing new clinical options and leveraging our expertise, we are committed to supporting SGH and the broader Singapore healthcare landscape in pioneering future-ready innovations.”

This collaboration aims to foster innovation and improve patient care through joint research initiatives and clinical trials. Siemens says it is committed to supporting SGH with the latest knowledge and skills. Through partnering with SGH for hands-on training, workshops and knowledge-sharing initiatives, this should build expertise and capacity to deliver better patient care.

This collaboration creates opportunities for mutual knowledge exchange between Siemens and SGH. By sharing best practices and expertise, both parties can co-develop innovations that address evolving healthcare problems. Siemens aims to support SGH’s medical professionals with services and insights, while SGH’s clinical expertise and real-world experience will help refine and advance medical technologies.

“This partnership marks another step towards future-ready healthcare, opening up exciting possibilities in diagnostic imaging and radiological sciences,” said Andrew Tan, associate professor at SGH. “We look forward to working closely with Siemens Healthineers to pioneer new approaches in diagnostics and treatment, driven by AI and data, while building valuable expertise among our healthcare professionals through knowledge exchange and training initiatives.”

Jochen Schmitz, CFO at Siemens Healthineers, added: “At Siemens Healthineers, we are convinced that strategic partnerships are pivotal to advancing healthcare for everyone. It was a pleasure to recently welcome the team from Singapore General Hospital in Erlangen and engage in a meaningful exchange of ideas on co-development that benefits both patients and healthcare professionals. We look forward to continuing our collaboration based on the pillars of this memorandum of understanding.”

The two organisations aim to determine the next areas of focus for various workstreams, with a steering committee set to oversee and guide activities under this partnership and MoU.

Siemens Healthineers (www.siemens-healthineers.com) has activities in more than 180 countries and direct representation in more than 70. In the year to September 2024, Siemens Healthineers had 72,000 employees worldwide and generated revenue of around €22.4bn.

Singapore General Hospital (www.sgh.com.sg), established in 1821, is the largest acute tertiary hospital in Singapore. It provides patient-centred care with over 50 clinical specialties on its campus. As an academic medical centre, it trains healthcare professionals and conducts research.