Ping An Good Doctor AI Doctor users top 5.6 million as platform expands
Matthew Brady
Ping An's digital health arm reported 95% diagnostic accuracy and an 89% rise in corporate health clients, according to its Q1 2026 results.
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Chinese scientific societies call for open global AI governance framework
The initiative argues that increasing human wellbeing should be the guiding principle for AI research, with security as a baseline requirement. It also stresses that all countries should participate equally…
Global AI health governance fragmented but advancing, says HealthAI Chief Scientist
Regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence in healthcare are developing rapidly across multiple jurisdictions but remain inconsistent, under-enforced, and poorly coordinated.
AI in health financing: Asia-Pacific policymakers identify key enablers and call for regional collaboration
The session brought together representatives from China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Uzbekistan, alongside specialists from GIZ's openIMIS initiative and the Asian Development Bank.
Healthcare AI forum panellists call for infrastructure, governance, and collaboration as prerequisites for equitable AI adoption
At the ADB-WHO Forum on Harnessing AI for Health Equity in Manila, delegates raised questions on investment sequencing, data security, and regional collaboration.
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.
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.
JD Health combines AI and top-tier doctors to transform check-up centres
JD Health is accelerating the rollout of AI across its physical examination centres in China, aiming to improve efficiency and the overall quality of patient care.
Unisound to launch healthcare AI hub in Guangxi to serve ASEAN region
The Chinese AI company is building a dedicated R&D and operations team in Nanning, with a focus on connecting to broader ASEAN markets.