TECHNOLOGY
5G TECHNOLOGY IS REVOLUTIONISING HEALTHCARE DELIVERY
From telemedicine to remote patient monitoring and surgical innovations , 5G technology is enhancing connectivity , accessibility and innovation in healthcare delivery .
WRITTEN BY : VIKKI DAVIES
Technological advancements are continually reshaping the way health providers approach patient care . Among these innovations , the emergence of fifth-generation mobile networks , or 5G , has the potential to redefine healthcare delivery .
The global 5G healthcare was estimated to be worth US $ 215mn in 2021 , and is set to reach $ 3,667mn by 2026 – growth of 76 %. Increasing adoption of telehealth and robotic surgery – and greater use of 5G-enabled wearable medical devices for real-time remote patient monitoring – are driving the growth of this market .
Other factors driving growth are the ability of 5G technology to quickly transmit large volumes of patient data , advancements in telecoms tech and the availability of low-cost sensors .
5G unleashes the power of telemedicine At the heart of the 5G revolution is telemedicine , which saw huge growth during the global pandemic . With 5G ’ s ultrafast speeds and low latency , healthcare
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