Oman advances healthcare with nationwide AI deployment
Matthew Brady
Oman’s nationwide use of AI in healthcare, especially for disease screening and medical imaging, aims to enhance diagnostics, efficiency, and patient access in public facilities.
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Malaysia to table National AI Action Plan 2026–2030 in December
Malaysia is outlining priorities across governance, society and industry as the country moves towards its goal of becoming an AI-driven nation by 2030.
China outlines plan to expand use of AI across health system by 2030
Chinese authorities have called for the greater use of use AI technologies in areas such as medical imaging, clinical decision support, and patient-facing services.
Digital health in focus at 2025 MEA MedTech Regulatory Summit
Middle East and Africa stakeholders met in Dubai to discuss the impact of AI and data privacy legislation on digital health.
Mecomed joins Global Harmonization Working Party to highlight Middle East and Africa needs
The alliance will bring regional perspectives to the table addressing the unique medical device regulatory challenges and needs of the Middle East and Africa.
Digital Medicine Society launches tools to guide digital health developers through complex regulatory pathways
Free tools are available to help developers navigate regulations in China, Japan, and Korea, among other countries, enabling them to bring digital health products to market more easily.