Aligning the stars: Partnering in the age of Augmented Intelligence
In an interview with HealthTechAsia, Dr. Amel Havkic, founder of EvoMed Consulting, discusses how his StarMap approach can foster responsible innovation in healthcare AI.
Policy & Regulation
Laos and Chinese consortium sign agreement to explore national AI health platform
The agreement falls within the framework of Laos-China cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, with healthcare identified as the primary sector for initial AI deployment.
South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare sets out five-year AI roadmap for welfare and care
The plan aims to deploy AI and data technologies to streamline welfare administration, improve access to services, and reduce the administrative burden on frontline workers.
From self-sufficiency to survival: Syria’s orthopaedic sector before and after the war
Syria’s healthcare system has been reshaped by war and collapse. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Khaled Bitar, Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at Oriana Hospital, UAE, reflects on resilience and investment.
Syria’s healthcare system under strain—and reinvention
Khaled Bkeirati, Service Manager at Al-Faisaliah Medical Systems, outlines what international healthtech companies need to know before engaging with Syria.
GCC positioned as gateway and testbed for global medtech expansion
MedTech World Middle East speakers presented the GCC as a platform for global medtech firms seeking to test, validate and expand their technologies within a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
Asia–Middle East corridor gains momentum in healthtech collaboration
Investors urged founders to understand local healthcare structures, insurance systems and patient segments, as well as articulate why their solution matters to the target market.
MedTech World experts explore the challenges and opportunities in medtech innovation
Panellists highlighted the importance of immersion in clinical settings, understanding local healthcare ecosystems, and aligning solutions with patient and system needs.
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.