The Hospital Internacional de Colombia (HIC) has set a milestone in Latin America by incorporating voice assistants, specifically Amazon Alexa, into surgical procedures. With the development of MiCirugía, an innovative tool created by the hospital's Artificial Intelligence Center, the institution has revolutionized surgical management by optimizing time, automating processes, and enhancing the experience for both medical staff and patients' families.
According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 537 million adults between the ages of 20 and 79 were living with diabetes worldwide in 2021, with this figure projected to reach 783 million by 2045, reflecting an alarming increase in prevalence. Furthermore, it is estimated that around 50% of people with diabetes are unaware of their condition, underscoring the urgent need to promote early detection and increase awareness of the disease.
According to a study published by the National Library of Medicine (NIH), congenital heart diseases (CHD) affect between 0.8% and 1.2% of live births globally. In Latin America, these conditions are among the top ten causes of infant mortality and represent the fifth leading cause of death in children under one year and under five years who do not receive timely treatment. In Colombia, statistics show that 14% of children with CHD do not survive their first month of life, and 30% die before their first birthday.
According to a study published by the National Library of Medicine (NIH), congenital heart diseases (CHD) affect between 0.8% and 1.2% of live births globally. In Latin America, these conditions are among the top ten causes of infant mortality and represent the fifth leading cause of death in children under one year and under five years who do not receive timely treatment. In Colombia, statistics show that 14% of children with CHD do not survive their first month of life, and 30% die before their first birthday.
La revista estadounidense Newsweek ha incluido al Dr. Víctor Raúl Castillo Mantilla, presidente y CEO del Hospital Internacional de Colombia – FCV, en su lista de los mejores CEOs de hospitales del mundo. Este reconocimiento destaca su influencia en el ámbito de la salud global, demostrando que, a pesar de las dificultades que enfrentan los sistemas de salud en América Latina, es posible alcanzar estándares de excelencia mundial.
- From Latin America to the Global Top: The Hospital Internacional de Colombia and its CEO among the best according to Newsweek
- In Bucaramanga, You’ll Find One of Latin America’s Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
- Bucaramanga: A Latin American Reference in the Care of Patients with Stroke (CVA)
- A New Life for Huberto: The First International Surgery to Control Parkinson at HIC
