Healthcare IT News December 29, 2025
Adam Ang

Also, Yonsei University has received $4 million in state funding to develop AI for automating nursing workflows.

Southern Philippines’ first robotic surgery, rehab

The Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao, southern Philippines, has started offering robotic surgery and rehabilitation services, becoming the first government hospital outside Metro Manila to perform robotic procedures.

According to a state news report, 23 patients have undergone robotic surgery at the hospital since the program began in October, using a system with high-definition 3D visualisation and motion scaling to support precise cervical, thoracic, and abdominal operations.

The Philippine General Hospital is the first public provider of robotic surgery in the Philippine capital, while SPMC surgeons are continuing to complete certification.

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