KPJ Healthcare opens centre of excellence for advanced neurology, stroke care

2026-03-05 - 16:13

KPJ Healthcare Bhd president and managing director Chin Keat Chyuan (six from right), KPJ Healthcare University chairman Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim (six from left), along with representatives from the group and Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 at the launching ceremony of the centre of excellence. (KPJ Healthcare Bhd pic) PETALING JAYA: KPJ Healthcare Bhd has launched its second Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Damansara Specialist Hospital 2, expanding the group’s specialised capability in complex neurological and stroke care. In a statement, KPJ Healthcare said this development reflects the group’s continued focus on strengthening specialised services while maintaining consistent standards of care across its network. “The establishment of the Neuroscience & Stroke CoE advances the KPJ Health System (KPJHS) by extending structured clinical pathways into high-acuity specialties that require rapid coordination across emergency care, imaging, intensive care and rehabilitation,” it said. The centre brings together multidisciplinary teams across neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, radiology, intensive care and rehabilitation within a coordinated system designed for neurological emergencies. “This integrated model enables faster decision-making, timely intervention and continuity of care throughout the critical stages of stroke treatment and recovery,” KPJ Healthcare said. KPJ Healthcare president and managing director Chin Keat Chyuan said the centre strengthens the group’s operational capability in managing complex neurological emergencies within a coordinated system framework. “By aligning specialised facilities, clinical expertise and structured governance, we ensure timely intervention and continuity of care in line with our commitment to care for life.” The CoE framework serves as a reference model for neuro and stroke service development across the KPJ Healthcare network. Beyond clinical services, the centre supports structured education and training initiatives and contributes to clinical research in neurology and stroke management under KPJHS. “It also supports the ongoing development of digitally enabled stroke care solutions in collaboration with KPJ Healthcare University, reinforcing the group’s commitment to advancing innovation in neurological care.” KPJ Healthcare University chairman Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim said the establishment of this CoE marks another important step in the journey to build the KPJHS as a fully integrated ecosystem that connects hospitals, education and research. “Our aspiration is clear – to ensure KPJ Healthcare not only keeps pace with global standards, but steadily positions itself among the institutions shaping the future of healthcare in the region,” said Syed Mohamed, who is also president and CEO of Johor Corporation. The Neuroscience and Stroke CoE is part of the group’s plan to establish 15 CoEs by 2030, with the first being the Heart & Lung CoE at KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital.