KLN signs MOU with Advantech and YDCare to support digital transformation of Hong Kong’s healthcare system

KLN Logistics Group Limited (‘KLN’; Stock Code 0636.HK) announced that its healthcare subsidiary, KLN Medical Limited (‘KLN Medical’), has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Advantech Co., Ltd. (‘Advantech’; Stock Code 2395.TW), a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, and YDCare, a medical nursing brand under New Frontier Group. Under the MOU, KLN Medical will be the sole distributor of Advantech’s iWard smart ward solutions (‘iWard’) for the Hong Kong market. The partnership aims to synergise the three parties’ expertise across smart healthcare technology, clinical application and medical supply chain management to support the digital transformation of Hong Kong’s healthcare system and promote the application and development of advanced healthtech.

KLN Medical will leverage its combined strengths in healthcare supply chain management, technical capabilities and after-market support to provide medical institutions with one-stop solutions covering equipment delivery, after-sales technical support, maintenance services and system implementation co-ordination, fully supporting the smooth deployment and long-term development of iWard in Hong Kong. Through iWard’s integration of patient information, clinical workflows and medical equipment and seamless connection with the existing information systems of medical institutions, together with YDCare’s expertise in clinical application, the three parties will work together to help healthcare teams enhance clinical collaboration efficiency and ward operation management, drive the development of smart wards and the digitalisation of clinical workflows and create greater value for healthcare professionals and patients.

Samuel Lau, Managing Director - Integrated Logistics of KLN, said, “We are pleased to enter this tripartite partnership with Advantech and YDCare, which marks an important milestone for our expansion into the smart healthcare sector. With our professional expertise, extensive healthcare logistics network, and commitment to service excellence, we will provide Hong Kong’s medical institutions with efficient and reliable supply chain solutions.”

Jackson Hsu, PD Head of Advantech, said, “The iWard solutions have gained recognition in multiple Asian healthcare markets, including the Chinese Mainland, Thailand, and Japan. We look forward to introducing this proven and reliable technology to Hong Kong in collaboration with KLN Medical and YDCare, with a view to advancing medical digitalisation. This will provide efficient operational support for frontline medical professionals and enhance the patient care experience.”

Serena Xie, Founder and CEO of YDCare, said, “YDCare has been dedicated to providing home nursing care services for a decade and is one of the pioneers in home-based healthcare in Hong Kong. With our clinical perspective, professional experience, and nursing best practices, we will integrate patient data with the intelligent systems. We hope this collaboration will help more medical institutions optimise nursing workflows and further improve the quality and safety of patient care.”

Looking ahead, KLN Medical will continue to partner with industry leaders to deliver innovative medical technologies and promote a smarter healthcare ecosystem.