Digital Health: The Future of Global Medical Translation Services

Digital health has become an important topic in the life sciences sector, especially driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest statistics, the global digital health market will be valued at more than $180 billion in 2024 and is expected to continue to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18% between 2025 and 2031.

China's medical market and technology investment

China is at the forefront of the digital health revolution, planning to invest $2 trillion in the next few years to promote innovation in medical technology. This investment is the highest among all countries in the world, reflecting the importance the Chinese government attaches to medical reform and technological development.

As part of the "Healthy China 2030" plan, the funds will be used to ensure health equity across the country through technological advances and improvements in the medical system. Although China has the largest population in the world, medical resources are mainly concentrated in large cities, making it relatively difficult for patients in remote areas to seek medical treatment. Therefore, the use of digital health technology has become increasingly important.

How digital health technologies can overcome challenges

To improve the allocation of medical resources, China has taken some measures, such as developing doctor appointment systems and self-service registration terminals to reduce patient waiting time. However, even so, some patients still have to travel long distances to receive medical services. In this case, the role of digital health technology is particularly prominent. Innovative methods such as remote diagnosis can not only provide support to patients in remote areas, but also make more efficient use of medical resources, thereby reducing the pressure on major hospitals.

According to the 2024 Future Health Index, 94% of Chinese healthcare professionals use digital health technologies or mobile health applications, while the average usage rate in the other 15 countries is only 79%.

Statistics on digital health tools in China

Benefits of digital health technologies to patients

In addition to medical professionals, doctors and other healthcare providers also encourage patients to actively use digital health technologies. Through wearable devices and mobile applications, patients can track their own health data, such as blood pressure, weight, and physical activity. This participation not only improves patients' health awareness, but also facilitates communication between them and medical professionals.

According to the 2024 Future Health Index report, 80% of Chinese citizens who use digital health technology said they would contact a medical professional based on the data, far higher than the 47% average in other countries.

The Importance of Translation Services in the Digital Health Era

With the popularization of digital health technology and the advancement of globalization, translation services are becoming increasingly important in supporting international medical cooperation and patient communication. The translation of medical documents, patient records and health applications requires precision and professionalism to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of information transmission.

Next, we look forward to further exploring the impact of the digital health market on translation companies and how Arrow Translation can help life science companies implement digital technologies and support patients in China with its professional translation services.

If you are interested in learning more about Arrow Translation’s professional support in the medical field, please feel free to contact us.

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