Such observations eventually invite the judicious attention of the medical community to investigate and resolve the reeling issues in the sector. Whilst endorsing such important observations, The Integrator’s July issue explains several technological achievements in healthcare. As the intelligence of computer programs is used alongside the judgments of doctors and medical professionals, more certain diagnoses and treatments can be offered to patients. Similarly, the prediction of diseases (heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, etc.) helps medical practitioners give effective advice to people. If AI alone manages to create such buzz in the healthcare sector, the combination of disruptive technologies, including extended reality (VR, AR), AI, robotics, digital health, and metaverse in the sector would change our perspective on patient care.

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Speak about the solutions Ciena introduced to transform the healthcare sector and their competencies

Healthcare is one of the most important sectors globally, and its demands are constantly changing. Since the explosive growth of medical data due to advanced medical imaging and the digital transformation of paper records to digital data files, global healthcare institutions cannot provide the best care for patients without a high-performance communication infrastructure.

Azz-Eddine Mansouri, General Manager – Sales at Ciena Middle East

This is where Ciena comes in, focusing on three key aspects of efficient data management: its secure storage, delivery, and precision. Our Electronic Health Record Network is built to handle massive capacities of data and respond to unpredictable bandwidth demands, aiming to refine the way that large amounts of medical information are stored and disseminated. Furthermore, its advanced medical imaging and digital video technology for telemedicine or telesurgery transporting high-bandwidth fMRI, CT scans, and genome sequencing— preserving every detail.

Experts say, “effective patient care requires efficient technologies.” Can you articulate the statement with the context of solutions that Ciena presented to the industry?

With the increasing quantity of data transferred to the digital world, the healthcare industry finds itself on the precipice of a massive data deluge. The security of information and disaster recovery are key, and Ciena plays a critical role in ensuring these demands are met.

Our infrastructure ensures constant availability to the server, meets compliance requirements, and provides off-site data storage backup and retrieval – all of which contribute to better care for patients, ensuring safe telemedicine and telesurgery, fewer medical errors, as well as the protection of patient data from cyber-attacks.

Tell us about the ongoing healthcare digitization projects of Ciena

Ciena is currently focused on developing cutting-edge technology to provide remote access to healthcare, recognizing the pivotal role that 5G connectivity plays in their efforts. From remote doctor’s appointments to conducting telesurgeries so that patients may receive treatment from the comfort of their homes, most developments in the digitization of healthcare are likely to come from an increased expansion of high-speed optical network connectivity and low latency 5G networks.

The organization also aims to provide large clinics and hospitals with a reliable ‘metro network infrastructure’ – or an interconnected network of smaller medical devices – to ensure quick, real-time transfer of information. These are further augmented by Edge centers, or small data hubs placed close to the hospital premises, enabling lower-latency data delivery and a more reliable network experience.

Ciena’s investment plans in the Middle East’s health sector for the coming years

Global telehealth and telemedicine are expected to reach USD 191.7 billion by 2025, due to increasing technology adoption. We can expect more edge data centers to be established throughout the region. Edge data centers are small data centers deployed closer to the end-user to ensure low latency in delivery and a more reliable network experience.

Ciena’s increased investment in the Middle East as a whole; reflects our commitment to the region and to creating a state-of-the-art infrastructure for the healthcare industry for the world to heal.

The event was attended by over 60 MedTech executives and government officials, wherein Rami Rajab, Chairman of Mecomed, highlighted the association’s achievements and shared strategic objectives in the post-pandemic era with the audience. He stated, “To improve the region’s healthcare experience, the industry must collaborate with the regulators on implementing the newest and safest medical technology. The challenges presented by the pandemic have inspired us to further improve patients’ health through innovations that will empower them to take better control of their wellbeing. Mecomed is committed to helping the MedTech industry flourish through efforts that impact policies, incorporate best world practices, and underline the true value of today’s medical technology.”

After the Chairman’s address, he moderated a panel discussion between Marwan Abdulaziz Al Janahi, Managing Director of Dubai Science Park, Tarek El-Rahbani, Senior Managing Director, Growth Emerging Markets (GEM-South), Boston Scientific, and Maher Abouzeid, CEO of MedServ Medical Investments, where the panelists discussed how the MedTech industry leads the transformation of healthcare in the Middle East and Africa, as part of its ongoing efforts to maintain stability and growth in the region’s healthcare systems while putting patients first.

Furthermore, Mecomed underlined the importance of partnerships between the MedTech industry and policymakers focused on enhancing the healthcare experience in the MEA region, enabled by the recent challenges of the pandemic.

“The pandemic put the healthcare sector to the test in terms of stability and preparedness, demonstrating the need for healthcare providers to adopt advanced technology to meet the growing needs of patients,” said Maher Elhassan, Vice President and General Manager, BD Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey.

At Arab Health 2022, the company will demonstrate the full potential of its innovations through the collaboration of its Medical segment with Medication Management Systems and Medication Delivery Systems, and the BD Interventional segment. BD will display a series of solutions that will focus on the prevention of potential medication errors and Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) alongside innovations that will empower medical professionals to perform timely, accurate, and appropriate diagnostics practices to support effective decision making in providing the safest and most effective care possible in the region.

Additionally, at Medlab 2022, the company’s Lifesciences segment will showcase integrated diagnostic solutions and services, including safe and integrated specimen collection, specimen diagnosis, and data management for better patient comfort. The company will also present solutions that incorporate artificial intelligence to drive laboratory efficiency with customized microbiology automation platforms and dedicated value-added services.