Christmas donation to Semmelweis University’s Paediatrics Clinic
Each year, the clinic treats 120,000 children. In addition, the institution trains 1,400 medical students and hosts even larger numbers of healthcare professionals for practical training.
On 13 December, the CEO of the 4iG Group, Péter Fekete, presented the HUF 50 million donation letter and the Group's asset contribution to the Rector of Semmelweis University, Dr Béla Merkely, and the Vice-Rector of the University and Director of the Department of Paediatrics, Dr Attila Szabó.
“In recent years, 4iG member companies have successfully carried out a number of projects in the digitisation of the Hungarian healthcare sector. We are confident that the tools and services provided by the Group can contribute directly and indirectly to the Institute’s healing work. We believe that the future generation is the most important investment.", said Péter Fekete, CEO of the 4iG Group, at the presentation of the donation letter.
Through its donation, the 4iG Group supports the Bókay Street and Tűzoltó Street units of the Paediatrics Clinic with
- IT equipment and services;
- digital tools that assist research and patient management carried out at the institution;
- and VR devices used in research and childcare.
In addition, 4iG is participating in the creation of a new digital training centre, where, starting next year, training will be provided not only for medical students and doctors but also for the parents of children requiring long-term home care. In addition to financial and equipment support, the Group's employees also volunteered their time to help the Clinic prepare for Christmas.
Dr Béla Merkely, Rector of Semmelweis University, said that the donated digital devices and hardware will also support patient care and medical education. The equipment will also be used for diagnostics, therapy, patient education and remote monitoring. "Semmelweis University is a leading university in Central Europe in patient care, education and research. In all three areas, digitalisation is the way of the future," emphasised the Rector.
The clinic's research team is actively exploring new applications of technology in paediatrics. The team has demonstrated that virtual reality can help reduce the psychological impact of treatment on seriously ill children. VR equipment supports the development of games and software tailored to these specific needs. Another key area of research at the clinic is preparing children for MRI scans. Although the procedure is painless, it can still be stressful and intimidating for young patients. VR can assist by providing a virtual experience that familiarises patients with the procedure, helping to reduce the stress of the examination. The VR equipment recently supplied by 4iG will help accelerate this research.
