Carna Health expands global kidney disease screening on World Kidney Day
Southeast Asia forms a key part of the global rollout, with programmes launching first in the Philippines and extending to Indonesia later in 2026.
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Malaysia deploys AI hospital system across 16 facilities in healthcare push
Malaysia's Ministry of Health has deployed the Total Hospital Information System and extended a cloud-based clinic management system to more than 2,400 primary healthcare facilities nationwide.
Vietnam moves to integrate routine health check-up data into national Electronic Records System
While electronic health records integrated within Vietnam's VNeID national identity application have now been rolled out across all 34 provinces and cities, significant gaps remain in the data.
Ant Group’s AQ app surpasses 100 million users amid Chinese New Year surge
More than half of new users registered between February 9 and February 21 came from third-tier cities and smaller, a sign that adoption is spreading beyond China's major urban centres.
DigiHealthDayS-2026 to be held in Germany with 29th Annual Conference of the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth
Researchers are invited to submit their work for presentation at the joint congress, expected to convene members of the global digital health and telemedicine communities.
GCC emerges as global medtech investment hub amid healthcare transformation
Long-term success in the GCC medtech landscape will depend on translating innovation into practical, locally integrated solutions that align with public health priorities.
South Korea plans launch of unified digital health platform, expanding medical data infrastructure
The new platform will combine the Health Information Exchange System (HIDI) with the Health Information Highway, providing a unified interface for hospitals, clinics, and individuals.
10 startups selected for MedTech World startup pitch competition in Dubai
The MedTech World Middle East finalists represent a diverse mix of clinical innovation, AI-driven solutions, and next-generation medical devices.
Fakeeh Health launches network of AI-enabled smart clinics across the UAE
The clinics provide care through licensed physicians and multidisciplinary teams via secure virtual consultations conducted inside fully equipped medical capsules.