MEDICAL

AVISENA WOMEN ’ S & CHILDREN ’ S SPECIALIST HOSPITAL ( AWCSH )

Avisena Women ’ s & Children ’ s Specialist Hospital ( AWCSH ) has emerged as the winner of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service Provider of the Year in Asia-Pacific at the prestigious Global Health Asia- Pacific Awards 2023 . This recognition highlights the hospital ’ s dedication to delivering exceptional healthcare services to women and children in Malaysia .

Over the past year , AWCSH has demonstrated several key strengths , improvements , and achievements in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology . As Malaysia ’ s first private hospital exclusively focused on women and children , AWCSH has made significant investments in its infrastructure and facilities . With 140 beds , 4 operating theatres , 3 intensive care units , 4 neonatal intensive care units , and 9 high dependency units , the hospital is fully equipped to meet the healthcare needs of its patients .

One of the hospital ’ s standout features is its commitment to multidisciplinary care . The “ mothers and babies concept ” initiative brings together obstetricians , gynaecologists , neonatologists , and other specialists to ensure the holistic health and wellbeing of both mothers and babies . This collaborative approach has proven successful , with AWCSH delivering high-quality care to over 1,500 newborns last year . Additionally , the hospital ’ s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery have provided critical support to nearly 700 babies in need .

AWCSH has also established specific

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Centers of Excellence ( CoEs ) to further enhance its services . These CoEs include Avisena Women ’ s Health , Avisena Fertility , Avisena Dentistry , Avisena Paediatric Orthopaedic , and Avisena Child Development Centre . Each CoE is dedicated to providing specialized care tailored to the unique needs of patients . In terms of patient care , the most popular treatments at AWCSH include gynae-oncology , infertility cases , and elastic stable intramedullary nailing for children . These treatments have contributed to the hospital ’ s success in delivering high-quality care to patients . In fact , 28 % of patients treated at AWCSH last year were in the obstetrics and gynaecological category .

AWCSH has also made significant investments in state-of-the-art equipment , including OPG / CBCT machines , low dose CT scans , and MRI GA compatible machines . These advancements have further improved diagnostic accuracy and patient care . As a testament to its commitment to excellence , AWCSH has been recognized as the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Service Provider of the Year in Asia- Pacific . With its dedicated staff , cuttingedge technology , and patient-centered approach , AWCSH continues to set new benchmarks in women ’ s and children ’ s healthcare , paving the way for a healthier future .

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