malaysiangKUALA LUMPUR, Healthcare company Johnson and Johnson (JandJ) celebrated its 50th anniversary in Singapore recently, with a series of events to improve the lives of Singaporeans through innovative medicines and cutting-edge medtech solutions.
JandJ MedTech Leader, Singapore and Head of Orthopaedics, Southeast Asia, Kunal Bhatia said the company has touched countless patient lives through its Innovative Medicine and MedTech solutions, over the past 50 years.
‘Today, our portfolio of smarter, less invasive and more personalised treatments is addressing the most complex diseases in this country, and we are committed to bringing cutting edge innovation to serve patients in Singapore for the next 50 years and beyond,’ he said in a statement.
To commemorate this significant milestone, the company invited patients and their families to be part of history by sharing their stories of how the company has made a meaningful impact on them through innovative medicines and medtech solutions.
Throughout the years, JandJ
has introduced innovative solutions to improve patients’ quality of life and survival rates, providing a strong foundation to serve Singapore’s changing healthcare demands for the next 50 years.
Among the innovations are the launch of its Southeast Asia Robotic-Assisted Solution Experience Centre in Singapore, enabling surgeons to explore total knee replacement surgery through dry runs and surgical simulations; and the availability of the B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-directed CD3 T-cell-redirecting bispecific antibody to address and transform outcomes for patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.
As a key market, Singapore continues to be one of the first markets outside the United States to receive access to new eye health innovations, from contact lenses to refractive and cataract surgical solutions for every stage of life.
In addition, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), leveraging JandJ Innovation, JLABS’ services and innovation resour
ces to accelerate early-stage discoveries into innovative medicines, medical technologies and digital health tech solutions.
In line with the company’s commitment to the communities it serves, employees in Singapore recently took part in its Cycling for Children event to raise funds for more than 1,000 impactful surgeries globally, bringing smiles to children in need through its support of Operation Smile, a non-profit organisation dedicated to providing medical treatment for individuals with cleft lip and cleft palate.
Source: BERNAMA News Agency
