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Microsoft, Roche sign MoU to improve healthcare sector through technology

Roche and Microsoft, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently to improve healthcare outcomes for patients using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology.

Through this strategic collaboration, Roche and Microsoft will join forces to explore technology and third-party AI solutions to optimize the patients’ journey beyond treatment, aiding early diagnosis and enhancing the capabilities of the healthcare ecosystem through innovation. The two parties will explore digital transformation opportunities and means to leverage healthcare industry solutions running on Microsoft Azure by introducing them to the relevant parties in the Microsoft Partner ecosystem. The MoU will be implemented in Egypt with a solid roadmap to roll out the concept across the Middle East, including Egypt, KSA, UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria.

“The power of technology, data and analytics can innovate the healthcare ecosystem and improve patient outcomes in ways we’ve never seen before,” said Dr. Mohamed Swilam, General Manager of Roche Egypt. “We’re proud to bring our 125 years of innovations in science to our partnership with Microsoft, a global leader in the technology sector, help more patients across the Middle East get diagnosed early, cancer patients in specific, achieve better outcomes, and ultimately – lead better lives,” he concluded.