The Ministry of Health in Indonesia has announced the introduction of medical emergency services within the SATUSEHAT mobile app, aiming to make access easier in the event of an emergency, and with hopes of speeding up an emergency response. Dr. Sumarjaya, head of the Health Crisis Center at the Ministry […]
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Autumn rollout of EHR at Lakeshore General Hospital, Quebec
Across autumn Montreal West Island CIUSSS is set to roll out its OACIS EHR at the Lakeshore General Hospital site, with the aim of enhancing the standardisation of information tools across the CIUSSS’ facilities; enabling access to up-to-date patient records; and preparing for the wider rollout of electronic medical records […]
Fraser Health, Canada, to introduce AI and machine learning to help manage demand and scheduling
Fraser Health, Canada, has shared plans to introduce three AI and machine learning solutions to help predict demand and manage scheduling across its Eagle Ridge and Burnaby Hospitals. The collaboration with Deloitte is one of nine Canadian health projects to receive $21 million in funding “to pioneer the deployment of […]
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development announces AED370 million for digital transformation in Jordan
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has announced AED370 million in funding for digital transformation in Jordan, with Emirati company Presight and the Jordanian Ministry of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship set to take the lead on implementation. Looking to leverage the “combined expertise” offered by both nations, the project […]
World Health Organization and TikTok collaborate to promote improved health literacy
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a year-long collaboration with social media platform TikTok, aimed at promoting improved health literacy by “translating science-based information into relatable and digestible video content”. The collaboration will see TikTok influencers offered support through the platform’s creator training programmes, collaborating with the WHO’s Fides […]
$70 million raised to accelerate development of US-based Suki’s AI technology
US-based AI technology provider Suki has announced that it has raised $70 million in new funding for its mission to “make healthcare technology invisible and assistive with an AI platform that powers the industry”. The new funding brings the total raised to $165 million, which Suki says will help boost […]
Construction underway on National Digital Health Center in Togo
Construction of the National Digital Health Center in Togo, West Africa, is reported to be underway, with the build estimated to take around 20 months in total. The Center will focus on three major areas, including using technology to reduce maternal and child mortality in Togo by making digital and […]
UN launches Joint Digital Health Programme to strengthen digital health in Kyrgyzstan
The UN has launched a new Digital Health Programme to strengthen digital health in Kyrgyzstan, aiming to improve access to healthcare by creating “a fully interoperable digital health ecosystem”, expanding telehealth services, and streamlining e-health initiatives. Funded by the UN Joint Sustainable Development Goals Fund, and with a total budget […]
WHO Summit of the Future highlights tech use cases and digital public health infrastructure
HTNI tuned in to day two of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Summit of the Future 2024 event for a session around “multistakeholder dialogue on investing in digital public infrastructure for equitable future health systems”, which focused-in on assistive technology as a use case. To kick off the discussion, the […]
France continues rollout of solution to modernise emergency information systems
In France, the rollout of the national SI-SAMU programme is continuing with the deployment of the 12th SI-SAMU in the departments of Côte d’Or and Nièvre. The programme focuses on supporting SAMUs (Service d’Aide Medicale d’Urgence) in their digital transformation, making products and services available to them to help support […]