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NUH Wins Gold for Green Hospitals
22 Oct
Summary
- NUH Gold Award for Green Operating Theatre program.
- Hospital recognized for system-wide sustainability approach.
- Virtual Rehabilitation Centre aids patient recovery beyond walls.
National University Hospital (NUH) in Singapore earned a Gold Award for its Green Operating Theatre program and an Honourable Mention for its comprehensive sustainability strategy at the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Awards 2026. These accolades highlight NUH's commitment to reducing its environmental footprint in healthcare delivery.
The Green OT program successfully cut the use of desflurane, a potent greenhouse gas, by 99%. It also optimized ventilation, yielding substantial annual energy savings of approximately 660,000 kWh.
Further innovations include redesigned surgical instrument sets, minimizing waste and resource consumption. NUH also integrated sustainability into strategic planning using the IHF Sustainability Accelerator Tool.
The NUH Virtual Rehabilitation Centre was recognized for extending patient recovery services outside hospital walls, utilizing digital tools and AI-enabled telerehabilitation for enhanced patient engagement.
Additionally, NUH shared its Great Epic Transformation (GET) program results, showcasing how optimizing electronic medical records improved doctor efficiency, saving significant time and resources.
