SideShare: giving patients a voice on medication side effects
An Israeli platform is aiming to close a longstanding gap in how patients report adverse drug reactions, giving them a direct channel to share their experiences.
Matthew Brady
Researchers at UNESCO AI ethics forum emphasise need for human judgement
Vietnamese AI researcher Dr Tran Tien Cong highlighted an “AI+X” approach, arguing future breakthroughs could come from combining AI with fields such as biology and medicine.
UNESCO unveils AI readiness framework as countries move from principles to implementation
Sri Lanka was among seven jurisdictions highlighted at the forum as moving forward with RAM 2.0, an updated AI readiness methodology.
UNESCO AI ethics forum in Riyadh puts health governance in focus on day one
Laos's Assistant Minister for Technology and Communication said the country had identified healthcare as one of the sectors set to benefit from AI.
Ping An Good Doctor launches AI-powered multilingual service for expats in China
Beyond translation, GlobalCare offers an end-to-end care journey: online assessment, transfer by a dedicated case coordinator, and in-person escort through the hospital visit.
Wearables, ambient monitoring and the case for explainable AI: a conversation with Dr Amel Havkic
With technology moving faster than society can adapt, Dr Amel Havkic calls for essential safeguards.
Thai medical imaging AI firm Perceptra expands into international markets
Perceptra also launched Inspectra MMG, a mammography AI tool the company says is designed for Asian breast tissue and intended to support earlier detection of breast cancer.
NTU Singapore study finds gaps in regulatory awareness among medical AI developers
Researchers surveyed 122 medical AI developers across Singapore, China, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom, finding that 67% worked for organisations that had not adopted any regulatory framework.
Malaysia’s AI Nation 2030 plan designates healthcare as priority “Impact Engine”
Malaysia has announced AI Malaysia Berhad, formalising and expanding the National AI Office, and Malaysia AI Safety Institute, intended to strengthen technical capacity.