Digital Health in the Arab World
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Saudi Ministry of Health reports advancements in Ada’a Health IndicatorsSeptember 17, 2025Achieved during 2023-2024, these improvements have positively impacted service quality, response times, and beneficiary satisfaction
Revive ME Strengthens Industry LeadershipSeptember 17, 2025Announces Department of Health (DOH) as supporting partner & expands speaker lineup
Apex Health, InterSystems partner to advance digital health transformation in QatarSeptember 17, 2025Under the deal, the InterSystems TrakCare unified health information system will create a single electronic medical record and streamline clinical and workflows
This temperature-sensing patch can be used for early detection of breast cancerSeptember 17, 2025The patch offers a low-cost, non-invasive alternative that could complement mammograms rather than replace them
AI stethoscope could detect heart conditions in secondsSeptember 17, 2025A British team conducted a study using a modern version and says they found it can spot heart failure, heart valve disease, and abnormal heart rhythms almost instantly
Researchers working on a first medical AI model with globally representative dataSeptember 17, 2025A consortium of over 100 study groups in more than 65 countries has launched a collaborative effort to develop the model using 100 million eye images
Oracle bets big on AI to transform patient portals and healthcare systemsSeptember 17, 2025New AI-powered tools promise to simplify medical jargon, guide patients before doctor visits, and help hospitals adopt AI safely through Oracle's new Healthcare AI Center of Excellence
Sarat Ventures Y Innovations Biotech Fund to invest in companies focused on Saudi ArabiaSeptember 12, 2025It aims to invest roughly $50M in biotech companies with strategic connections to the Saudi Arabian markets and the wider MENA region
Apple unveils new smart watches, AirPods with built-in heart rate monitorSeptember 12, 2025Considering the iPhone maker's reach, this is big news for digital health around the world
WHX Tech 2025 wraps up with a focus on agnostic AI, femtechSeptember 11, 2025With more than 200 expert speakers and 300 exhibitors, the programme featured sessions on challenges and opportunities for digital health in supporting displaced populations
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