Medlinker and Beijing Kyoto Children's Hospital Announce Strategic Partnership to Build China's First Pediatric Internet Hospital

Recently, Medlinker, a leading provider of medical solutions in China, has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with Beijing Jingdu Children's Hospital. The two parties will pool their advantageous resources to engage in in-depth collaboration in the fields of child health, medical care, rehabilitation, and telemedicine. Together, they aim to establish China’s first pediatric internet hospital, delivering diversified, multi-tiered “Internet+” child health management services that fully integrate online and offline diagnosis, treatment, and consultation for children nationwide.

Driven by two key factors—the entry of the main cohort from China’s second baby boom into childbearing age and the comprehensive relaxation of the two-child policy—the number of newborns in China is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the population of children aged 0–14 in China reached approximately 242 million in 2015, representing a substantial base. In contrast, publicly available information indicates that over the past three years, China has lost 14,310 pediatricians, accounting for 10.7% of the workforce. The severe shortage of pediatric medical resources has made access to pediatric care a pressing social issue requiring urgent resolution. To address this challenge, Medlinker will leverage its integrated physician resources, pharmaceutical and medical device supply chain capabilities, internet and artificial intelligence technologies, and healthcare big data to provide Beijing Jingdu Children’s Hospital with a comprehensive smart internet hospital solution. This initiative aims to enhance the hospital’s operational efficiency both online and offline, as well as its clinical service delivery capabilities.

Shortly thereafter, the National Health Commission and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine jointly issued the “Notice on Printing and Distributing Three Documents, Including the ‘Administrative Measures for Internet-based Diagnosis and Treatment (Trial)’.” The latest notice further clarifies and regulates the “Internet + Healthcare” sector, requiring that internet-based diagnosis and treatment, internet hospitals, and remote diagnosis and treatment all operate in collaboration with physical medical institutions rather than independently.

Wang Shirui, Founder and CEO of Medlinker, stated that he is pleased to establish a strategic partnership with Kyoto Children's Hospital. Empowering physical medical institutions by jointly building "Smart Internet Hospitals" through construction and entrusted operation is a key strategic initiative for Medlinker in the near term.By leveraging Medlinker’s leading internet hospital solutions and Beijing Jingdu Children’s Hospital’s high-quality pediatric medical resources, both parties are confident in their ability to alleviate the difficulties Chinese children face in accessing medical care.

Wang Feng, Chairman of Beijing Jingdu Children's Hospital, stated that internet hospitals can achieve full integration between traditional healthcare and “Internet Plus” models. By combining online and offline services, they break through geographical constraints, optimize the allocation of medical resources, and provide patients with convenient care pathways and a high-quality healthcare experience.Both Beijing Jingdu Children's Hospital and Medlinker aim to explore a new path that integrates innovation with tradition, and the internet hospital represents a significant opportunity for their collaboration.

Beijing Jingdu Children's Hospital is a large tertiary-level specialized children's hospital approved by the Beijing Municipal Health and Family Planning Commission. It is a designated medical institution under the Beijing Medical Insurance Program and is currently the largest private children's hospital in China. The hospital boasts high-quality medical expertise from leading children's hospitals and Grade IIIA hospitals in Beijing and across the country, providing premium diagnostic and treatment services to children in Beijing and throughout China.

Previously, the Yilian Huafang Internet Hospital officially launched its operations in July. It has already attracted four National Medical Masters, represented by Professor Zhang Daning, along with 600 other physicians.Meanwhile, the Medlink Internet Hospital Open Platform has successively established partnerships with Baidu, Sogou, China Construction Bank, Beijing 114, Dingdang Kuaiyao, Yaoshibang, and other enterprises, providing a range of medical services including online health consultations with physicians.

Driven by favorable policies, it is believed that as the integration and deepening of the healthcare and internet industries continue, more high-quality medical resources will be consolidated through the empowerment of internet advantages. This will foster the development of innovative models for internet-based healthcare and health management services. Furthermore, more specialized medical fields will be explored to establish deep connections with the internet, thereby promoting the refined operation and development of the internet healthcare sector.