ASIA News

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Delhi announces $19M project to set up cloud-based hospital information management system
By Adam Ang | 05:14 am | August 30, 2021
The system is expected to be launched in mid-2022 across Delhi's public hospitals.
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The Philippines to issue digital vaccination certs for overseas workers from September
By Adam Ang | 05:00 am | August 30, 2021
The certs will be issued through the mobile and web-based VaxCertPH portal which has already gone live.
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India launches incentives scheme supporting 75 startups in telemedicine, digital health
By Adam Ang | 05:14 am | August 27, 2021
The incentives scheme is being launched as part of the country's celebration of its 75th year of independence.
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Singaporean eye clinic serving over 73,000 patients hit by ransomware
By Adam Ang | 05:05 am | August 26, 2021
The latest update to the incident mentions that the IT system at the Eye & Retina Surgeons Camden branch has been securely restored. 
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Singapore to develop national portal for mental health resources
By Adam Ang | 10:35 pm | August 24, 2021
The Health Promotion Board is planning to launch the pilot online platform later this year.
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Malaysia launches vaccine certificate verification app
By Adam Ang | 06:35 am | August 24, 2021
The government has also made interface changes to the format of digital certificates it issues.
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New guide for AI use in healthcare published in South Korea
By Adam Ang | 07:41 am | August 16, 2021
The guide provides questions to ask in discussing the application of AI in healthcare.
A doctor wearing an MR headset sees and controls a projected 3D hologram of a patient’s liver scan.
NUHS demonstrates use of holographic tech in brain surgery
By Adam Ang | 12:15 am | August 13, 2021
The healthcare group has started exploring the use of mixed-reality tech in clinical care.
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India prioritising shift to remote care: survey
By Adam Ang | 04:41 am | August 11, 2021
Healthcare leaders in India are also found heavily investing in telemedicine technology.
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Why healthcare and life sciences organizations need to update their digital infrastructure post-COVID-19
By Equinix | 12:41 am | August 10, 2021
An eBook developed by Equinix and HIMSS examines evolving healthcare needs under the "new normal".