Dato’ Akmal Arief Mohamed Fauzi
In a triumph of medical excellence, Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) has once again emerged victorious at the GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Awards 2024. Clinching an impressive total of six awards across a diverse array of categories, the cardiac specialist hospital continues to solidify its position as a regional industry leader. For nine consecutive years, IJN has reigned supreme as the undisputed Cardiology Service Provider of the Year in Asia-Pacific. This feat is a testament to the hospital’s unwavering dedication to cardiovascular care and treatment, standing out with its strong track record of handling routine and complex cardiology cases within and beyond Malaysia.
Accordingly, IJN has also been hailed as the Paediatric Cardiology Service Provider of the Year for the fifth year in a row, showcasing the centre’s commitment to its youngest and most vulnerable patients. The hospital’s Paediatric and Congenital Heart Centre (PCHC) has long been recognised as a national referral centre for paediatric patients requiring complex heart surgery, and provides ongoing care for congenital heart patients as they grow into adulthood.
Within the realm of emergency care, IJN continues to strengthen its streak of excellence by earning the title of Emergency Care Service Provider of the Year for two consecutive years. This recognition underscores the hospital’s unparalleled ability to deliver swift and effective emergency medical services, ensuring critical care is offered at precisely the right time. As innovation is a major driver of IJN’s ethos, it is no surprise that the centre has been named the Most Innovative Hospital of the Year in Asia-Pacific for two years in a row. By constantly pioneering groundbreaking treatment methods and technologies, the centre has proven its ability to not only keep up with the times, but also be proactive in reshaping the future of healthcare to raise the bar for healthcare standards and outcomes.
A new feather to IJN’s cap this year is its recognition of being the Electrophysiology Service Provider of the Year in Asia-Pacific. This accolade signifies the hospital’s long-standing history in the highly specialised field, offering cutting-edge solutions to diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders.
Meanwhile, IJN’s win for Corporate Social Responsibility Service of the Year in Asia-Pacific shines a spotlight on the centre’s efforts to be an agent of positive change. Through a myriad of initiatives, including community outreach and educational activities, the centre has created impactful programmes that ensure access to quality care.
The hospital is also committed to sustainability, integrating eco-friendly measures to reduce its carbon footprint and usher in a healthier future for all.
“We’re immensely grateful for our team, as their dedication and hard work have been instrumental in securing these accolades year after year,” said IJN deputy chief executive officer Dato’ Akmal Arief Mohd Fauzi. “The awards also serve as a strong benchmark for our ongoing aspirations, letting us know that we are on the right trajectory in our pursuit of excellence in healthcare.”
As IJN celebrates these latest achievements, it remains focused on its mission to continue delivering exceptional patient care, inspire innovation in medical science, and make a meaningful impact on the communities it serves across the region.
