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India reveals latest digital health projects
By Adam Ang | 01:56 am | February 03, 2022
An open platform for its digital health mission and a national tele-mental health programme are going to be launched. 
A group of people outside Tavarekere UPHC.
'Incredible efforts': HIMSS recognises health centre for digital transformation in India
By Lynne Minion | 09:26 pm | January 30, 2022
Karuna Trust's Tavarekere Urban Primary Health Center has achieved Stage 6 of the HIMSS O-EMRAM.
Website of the Ayush Bharat Health Account
EMR platform Docon integrates with India’s health ID system
By Adam Ang | 01:45 am | January 28, 2022
The state-issued digital health IDs enable access and sharing of a user's health records with health providers.
COVID-19 virtual ward helped Singaporean health system save over 3,500 bed days
By Thiru Gunasegaran | 11:10 pm | January 26, 2022
To date, more than 500 patients have been cared for via the NUHS COVID-19 Virtual Ward.
A digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate on India's CoWIN portal
India dismisses CoWIN vaccination data leak
By Adam Ang | 01:23 am | January 24, 2022
The hack allegedly involves the personal data of over 20,000 people.
English version of the Mor Prom app
Roundup: Thailand issues free digital vax pass, Andhra Pradesh distributes smartphones for telemedicine, and more briefs
By Adam Ang | 12:32 am | January 21, 2022
Also, more Indian states have activated telemedicine services amid the ongoing third COVID-19 wave.
Medical students wearing XR headsets in a simulation training
SingHealth Duke-NUS opens latest healthcare training simulation facility
By Adam Ang | 02:54 am | January 19, 2022
The SIMS i3 Hub is equipped with a range of extended reality solutions and gaming equipment.
Doctor Anywhere tele-ART service
Singapore tries out supervised COVID-19 rapid test via teleconsultation
By Adam Ang | 02:37 am | January 18, 2022
The 30-minute video consultation is done in partnership with telehealth startup Doctor Anywhere. 
Medical professionals in a discussion.
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Inside the hospital of the future: Connecting Care with a Purpose
By PHILIPS | 09:07 pm | January 17, 2022
Collaborative approach to digital transformation.
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The rapid proliferation and advancement of telehealth
By NCS | 12:00 am | January 17, 2022
At the HIMSS21 APAC conference, Jim Lim, Sector Lead for NCS Healthcare, shared how telehealth is a logical focal point for healthcare innovations to be brought to the masses.