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Cuba denounces the U.S. blockade's impact on its healthcare sector, while the OECD notes Croatia's healthcare system is overly focused on hospitals. Tanzania's Health Minister urges patient-centered care.
Singapore develops tailored AI model for local healthcare needs
Singapore is advancing its healthcare capabilities with the development of a national artificial intelligence (AI) model, SIMFONI, designed to meet the specific needs of its population. This initiative, led by the Consortium for Clinical Research and Innovation, initially targets cardiometabolic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, and various eye diseases, including cataracts and glauco…
Kazakhstan Launches MedHub HAQ to Accelerate AI Innovation in Healthcare
Astana Hub has launched MedHub HAQ, a new nonprofit infrastructure initiative aimed at significantly boosting the development of medical artificial intelligence within Kazakhstan and the broader Centr…
Zamfara Government Digitalizes Public Healthcare System
The Zamfara State Government has initiated a digital health strategy aimed at transforming healthcare delivery throughout the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, announced…
Poland's healthcare digitalization: Can it rebuild trust after scandal?
A recent conference hosted by the Polish health minister, intended to address a crisis stemming from irregularities at the Warsaw Southern Hospital, has drawn criticism and skepticism. Instead of a st…
Tajikistan’s healthcare institutions lack 1,100 doctors, Health Ministry says
Tajikistan's healthcare institutions are grappling with a significant shortage of 1,100 doctors, according to the First Deputy Minister of Health and Social Protection, Salomuddin Yusufi. The deficit …
Senate passes bill to digitise healthcare system for second reading
The Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill aimed at establishing a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for electronic health services, passing it for a second reading. Senator Jibrin Barau, the …