KPJ Healthcare Berhad launched its first Neuroscience and Stroke Centre of Excellence (CoE) at Damansara Specialist Hospital 2 (DSH2), marking the second Centre of Excellence established under the KPJ Health System (KPJHS) and expanding the group’s specialised capability in complex neurological and stroke care.
The establishment of the Neuroscience and Stroke CoE advances KPJHS by extending structured clinical pathways into high-acuity specialities that require rapid coordination across emergency care, imaging, intensive care and rehabilitation.
This development reflects the group’s continued focus on strengthening specialised services while maintaining consistent standards of care across its network.
The centre brings together multidisciplinary teams across neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, radiology, intensive care and rehabilitation within a coordinated system designed for neurological emergencies.
This integrated model enables faster decision-making, timely intervention and continuity of care throughout the critical stages of stroke treatment and recovery.
KPJ Healthcare University chairman and Johor Corporation (JCorp) president and chief executive Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim said, “The establishment of this Centre of Excellence marks another important step in our journey to build the KPJ Health System as a fully integrated ecosystem that connects hospitals, education and research.
“By strengthening clinical protocols, advancing innovation and continuously benchmarking ourselves against global leaders, we are building a system that delivers better outcomes for patients while remaining future-ready.
“Our aspiration is clear: to ensure KPJ Healthcare not only keeps pace with global standards, but steadily positions itself among the institutions shaping the future of healthcare in the region,”
KPJ Healthcare president and managing director Chin Keat Chyuan said, “This centre strengthens our operational capability in managing complex neurological emergencies within a coordinated system framework.
“By aligning specialised facilities, clinical expertise and structured governance, we ensure timely intervention and continuity of care in line with our commitment to Care for Life.”
The DSH2 CoE delivers an integrated stroke pathway from immediate activation in the Emergency Department through hyperacute intervention, critical care and structured early rehabilitation.
The centre provides 24-hour access to advanced CT and MRI imaging, as well as mechanical thrombectomy services to remove blood clots in acute stroke cases.
A dedicated Stroke Nurse Navigator provides a single point of coordination for patients and families, ensuring continuity from emergency admission through rehabilitation and post-discharge follow-up.
Beyond clinical services, the centre supports structured education and training initiatives and contributes to clinical research in neurology and stroke management under KPJHS.
It also supports the ongoing development of digitally enabled stroke care solutions in collaboration with KPJ Healthcare University, reinforcing the group’s commitment to advancing innovation in neurological care.
The launch forms part of KPJ Healthcare’s roadmap to establish 15 Centres of Excellence by 2030 under KPJHS.
