27-Oct-17 Vezeeta.com, a digital healthcare provider in the Middle East, launched its platform for medical bookings, securing its position as the first such platform in the Middle East, allowing patients to book appointments with doctors online and on mobile. [image: Thompson Reuters Zawya].

20-Oct-17 Alex Gorsky, CEO of Johnson & Johnson, said he is 'convinced a vibrant, innovative China has the opportunity to lead the planet to a healthier future by capitalizing on the health and technology revolution.' [image: China Daily]

17-Oct-17 Alibaba has invested in one of Asia’s top genetic testing startups. Hong Kong based Prenetics, which makes DNA-testing products, has pocketed USD40 mn, from Alibaba and four other investors in its series B funding. [image: luchschen / 123RF]

16-Oct-17 Huawei and Philips have successfully developed an advanced cloud healthcare solution in China. By using cloud and machine-learning technologies, this solution is expected to help create a new digital healthcare future for the country. [image: Huawei]

15-Oct-17 Sri Lanka has several unique achievements in the field of digital health, and is the second country after the US to recognise health informatics as a medical speciality, an international medical gathering in Colombo has noted. [image: Digitalistmag.com]