09-Aug-17 An app called NOURISH, developed by USAID and the Cambodia's Government is allowing women and children greater access to health and nutrition through the use of incentives. The app marries philanthropy with government targets for better health outcomes. [image: USAID / reliefweb]

09-Aug-17 Indian start-up Merkel Haptics has bagged a USD1 mn order from a Singapore-based company to transfer its clinical training technology that uses haptic feedback and virtual patients. The two products simulate how to perform IVF and Laparoscopy procedures. [image: ET Healthworld]

07-Aug-17 Convergence of technology, mobility, big data and analytics has opened up avenues for innovative approaches to healthcare problems in Asia. Companies like JnJ and IBM, and investment groups are opening incubators to develop the next hot health tech. [image: Wikimedia]

04-Aug-17 Chinese Internet and mobile firm Tencent announced a new AI medical imaging product, called Tencent Miying ("Tencent Imaging Seeker"). It includes six AI systems covering different diseases, including esophageal cancer, lung cancer, diabetic retinopathy, cervical cancer and breast cancer. [image: Yicai Global]

04-Aug-17  Korea‘s Ministry of Food and Drugs Safety approved the Revo-i, the first locally-designed surgical robot system. It assists surgeons by using cameras and sensors to diagnose or treat conditions through small incisions or natural body openings. [image: Android Headlines]