Yogyakarta, 10 November 2026 — The Visiting Professor Programme continued with a visit to Bethesda Hospital Yogyakarta, bringing together international experts from the United Kingdom and Vietnam with healthcare professionals and hospital representatives to exchange knowledge and explore opportunities for collaboration in stroke care, epilepsy management, and digital health innovation.
The visit forms part of the Digital Twin for Stroke Care Network, an international initiative connecting academic and healthcare institutions in the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Indonesia to advance research collaboration and innovative approaches to neurological care.
The programme began with a welcome session and an introduction to Bethesda Hospital’s profile and healthcare services. This provided an opportunity for the visiting delegation to gain insights into the hospital’s clinical practices, service development, and role in delivering neurological care in Yogyakarta.
The academic discussion focused on stroke care and epilepsy management, including clinical challenges and opportunities to strengthen patient care. The visiting delegation, including Prof. Arjune Sen and Dr. Cong Minh Tran from the University of Oxford, shared international perspectives on advances in stroke care and approaches to improving neurological services.
Another important area of discussion was the digitalisation of healthcare services. The session explored opportunities for applying digital technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin approaches, to support clinical decision-making, patient monitoring, and more integrated healthcare delivery.
The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss potential research partnerships and future collaboration between Bethesda Hospital, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and international academic institutions. Such collaboration could support knowledge exchange, joint research activities, and the development of digital health solutions that respond to actual clinical needs.
The programme included a hospital tour, allowing the visiting delegation to learn more about Bethesda Hospital’s facilities and healthcare services while identifying potential areas for further academic and clinical collaboration.
Through this visit, the Digital Twin for Stroke Care Network continues to expand its engagement with healthcare institutions in Indonesia, strengthening connections between clinical practice, academic research, and technological innovation.
The visit to Bethesda Hospital marks another step towards building sustainable international partnerships to improve stroke care, advance digital health research, and support patient-centred healthcare innovation in Indonesia.
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