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Is AI in healthcare regulated for the world it is actually entering? Vishnu Narayan argues that global principles have converged — but governance must now catch up with deployment realities.
Regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence in healthcare are developing rapidly across multiple jurisdictions but remain inconsistent, under-enforced, and poorly coordinated.
Indonesia invited global stakeholders to partner with SatuSehat and contribute to its emerging healthcare AI framework — across knowledge and expertise, resources, and implementation.
Singapore’s regulatory journey has evolved from SaMD frameworks and the Healthcare Services Act, through national AI strategy and generative/agentic governance, to a more complex frontier ahead.
The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement will require member states to align with international AI governance standards and actively share best practices.
The session brought together representatives from China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Uzbekistan, alongside specialists from GIZ's openIMIS initiative and the Asian Development Bank.
At the ADB-WHO Forum on Harnessing AI for Health Equity in Manila, Datuk Dr. Nor Fariza Ngah outlined the clinical rationale, technical development, and economic case for DR. MATA.
At the ADB-WHO Forum on Harnessing AI for Health Equity in Manila, delegates raised questions on investment sequencing, data security, and regional collaboration.
Healthcare data is increasingly caught in geopolitical crossfire. HealthTechAsia's Vishnu Narayan on what that means for patient safety.