In this time of difficulty, pioneers of connectivity and the telco operators across the world have stepped up to the challenge and have come up with novel ways to utilize 5G— the latest generation in telecom infrastructure. This report provides case examples of how China's government and telecoms have introduced 5G to improve medical assistance during lockdown.
Impact / Outcome
Connected 305 new 5G hospital sites in 72 hours AI; 5G was used to detect face masks on medical professionals through cameras and potential patients through thermal cameras with zero touch
Funding sources
Not applicable
Key Metrics
Number of hospitals built; Number of sites connected
Operating model
Public-private partnershipYear published
01 April 2020 
Samena Telecommunications Council NGOs and other non-profit