Sri Lankan Healthtech Startup Wins SLASSCOM Award for Emergency Response Suite
Rotterdam, Saturday, 20 July 2024.
Mediwave, a Sri Lankan healthtech company, clinched the ‘Best Innovation Product/Project in Healthtech’ award at SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards 2024 for its Emergency Response Suite. The AI and Mixed Reality-powered system, partnered with national emergency services, is expanding globally, setting new standards in emergency healthcare accessibility.
Innovation in Healthtech
Mediwave’s Emergency Response Suite exemplifies the cutting-edge of healthtech innovation, combining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Mixed Reality to significantly enhance emergency responses. The suite is designed to streamline the emergency medical response process, ensuring that critical care is delivered promptly and efficiently.
How It Works
The Emergency Response Suite comprises a mobile application that allows users to request emergency assistance, a web portal for emergency responders to manage and dispatch resources, and an administrative dashboard for healthcare providers to monitor and analyze response data. The suite leverages AI to prioritize emergency calls and Mixed Reality to provide real-time visual guidance to responders, thus improving the accuracy and speed of emergency interventions.
Global Expansion
Partnering with Sri Lanka’s national emergency ambulance service, 1990 Suwa Seriya, has enabled Mediwave to develop one of the fastest and most technologically advanced emergency response systems globally. The company is now expanding its partnerships to roll out the suite in the United States, Australia, Africa, Malaysia, and selected markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Mediwave holds a first-mover advantage in the US with its AI-powered emergency response technology.
Benefits of the Emergency Response Suite
The intelligent automation within the suite reduces the workload on medical professionals by automating routine tasks and providing decision support. This ensures that emergency healthcare is accessible to all, regardless of location. By utilizing a mobile-first design, the suite allows for quick deployment and scalability, making it adaptable to various healthcare environments and needs.
Recognition and Future Prospects
Mediwave’s achievements at the SLASSCOM Ingenuity Awards highlight the company’s dedication to healthcare innovation. By setting new standards for emergency healthtech solutions, Mediwave is not only improving patient outcomes but also inspiring further advancements in the field. Dr. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of Mediwave, stated, ‘Our goal is to revolutionize emergency medical services and save lives through technology.’