Abu Dhabi integrates AI physician assistant into Malaffi health information exchange
The tool is designed to help clinicians retrieve relevant information from patient records, generate summaries of medical histories and respond to queries.
WHO SEARO and Wadhwani AI partner to advance responsible AI use in public health
The agreement aims to generate evidence on the application of AI in public health programmes, document implementation experiences and strengthen the capacity of health authorities and workforces to adopt AI…
The Asia–Gulf corridor and the patient
Every year, millions of people cross between Asia and the Gulf for work, family and treatment, comments Vitalls founder Mehdi Bouchenak, yet their medical history rarely crosses with them.
Indonesia calls for stronger safeguards as AI adoption expands in healthcare
The government warns that errors involving increasingly autonomous systems could put patient safety and sensitive medical information at risk.
Malaysia plans to table AI governance bill in parliament in early 2027
The framework will address AI risk management, accountability across the AI development and deployment process, and mechanisms for reporting and managing incidents.
Hong Kong to issue AI agent safety guidelines for society-wide adoption in 2027
The initiative forms part of HK's approach to AI development focusing on expanding the adoption of AI, strengthening governance frameworks, and promoting international exchange and cooperation.
South Korea and ASEAN explore cooperation on AI in healthcare
The ASEAN-ROK Health Conference 2026 runs until 30 October under the theme “Intelligence for Human Dignity: Towards a Health System That Leaves No One Behind Through AI and Digital Healthcare”.
Trellis Health selects InterSystems IntelliCare for UAE healthcare network
IntelliCare will provide a common digital platform intended to connect clinical teams and facilities, support the coordination of patient care and streamline administrative processes as the network grows.
Ping An Good Doctor launches AI-enabled brain health programme targeting Alzheimer’s care in China
The technology component includes online cognitive assessments that users can complete at home, alongside genetic testing and biomarker screening to help assess potential disease risk.