5G is the most modern mobile network.
The project has been granted over 50 million kronor in EU funding, according to Region Västerbotten.
Among other things, it will now be possible to test how drones can be used to share real-time information from accident scenes with the hospital. It will also improve the ability to monitor water and air quality.
The project is led by Region Västerbotten in collaboration with Telia and will continue until the end of 2027.
– This is an important opportunity and resource to strengthen and develop healthcare, says Nils-Petter Augustsson, IT operations manager, in a press release.
– It’s a major initiative being undertaken in the Skellefteå hospital area right now, and this feels like a step in the right direction.
The new technology is intended to provide staff with access to data and information in innovative ways. This could involve faster assessment of necessary care measures in various situations or streamlining hospital operations, such as monitoring indoor climate and energy consumption, the region reports.
The 5G network is also expected to enhance the hospital's digital infrastructure, offering higher security levels and improved data integrity, according to Region Västerbotten.
