Digital Health in the Arab World
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UAE’s MoHAP taps Behavioural Science Group to make health policy more humanAugust 1, 2025The collaboration will harness AI to support behavioural diagnostics and design targeted, effective interventions based on a deep understanding of human behaviour
Jordan Digital Health Centre opens in SaltJuly 31, 2025The center was established as part of the National Council for Future Technology's efforts to raise the level of medical services provided to citizens
HIMSS, WHX Tech partner to advance digital health in the Middle EastJuly 31, 2025Whether you're a clinician, policymaker, startup, or tech enthusiast - WHX Tech offers the knowledge and connections to drive meaningful change
Qatar Investment Authority invests in US-based radiopharmaceutical company ARTBIOJuly 31, 2025The investment is a part of the company's Series B financing to advance pipeline of alpha radioligand therapies (ARTs) and expand manufacturing and supply chain infrastructure
Exotel’s automation magic helping UAE’s Medcare treat patients, not paperworkJuly 30, 2025The results include significant improvements in appointment management, a reduction in patient no-shows, enhanced staff efficiency, and an overall boost to the patient experience
Saudi foodtech Calo raises $39M Series B extension roundJuly 30, 2025The company will use the funds to fuel its global expansion and AI-powered personalisation efforts
UZ Brussel’s AI-powered breakthrough in male fertility treatmentJuly 30, 2025The hospital uses artificial intelligence to detect sperm cells more quickly and accurately in men with reduced fertility
Mayo Clinic’s new AI tool could help catch post-surgery infectionsJuly 30, 2025The tool can detect surgical site infections with high accuracy from patient-submitted postoperative wound photos, potentially transforming how postoperative care is delivered
New partnership launches to address women’s mental health needsJuly 30, 2025Under the deal, Talkspace will be Tia Health's primary therapy and psychiatric services partner, providing care continuity and enhancing primary care offerings
Elsevier survey finds clinicians’ AI usage and optimism grows despite concernsJuly 30, 2025Survey of 2,000 clinicians reveals many envisage AI playing a bigger role in healthcare in the future, alongside caution about access, governance and training
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