Tag: medical
Proposed Amendments to Medical Act 1971 to Streamline Specialist Registration
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced proposed amendments to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) aimed at resolving registration issues for medical doctors who obtain specialist qualifications through the parallel pathway. The amendments, submitted jointly by Dr Dzulkefly […]
Medical AI Advances with Alibaba and WHO Partnership on Digital Health
Alibaba Group’s research institute, Damo Academy has partnered with the WHO (World Health Organization) Collaborating Center on Digital Health to advance innovations in digital health, particularly benefiting developing countries. This partnership was launched at the AI for Good Global Summit […]
“Magic mushroom” for medical, research use gets green light
Thailand has authorized the medical and research use of opium and psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms. This change was formalized in a directive by Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew and became effective in April, following its publication in […]
From Pandemic Response to Corruption: A Glimpse at the Việt Á’s Controversy
Piecing the puzzle of misconduct As the story of the Viet A scandal continues to unfold, the latest development reveals that former Việt Á Company Deputy Director Vũ Đình Hiệp admitted guilt in Hà Nội’s People Court, confessing to bribing […]
Medical Fair Thailand 2023 focuses on medical/healthcare innovations; Thai industry to top US$500 mn
Returning to the trade fair circuit after a four-year pandemic induced hiatus, the 10th edition of Medical Fair Thailand will take place in-person from 13-15 September 2023, at BITEC, Bangkok, followed by a week-long digital extension where participants can further […]
Asian visitors flock to Medical Fair Asia 2022; showcase of medical/healthcare tech
After the lack of travel during the pandemic lockdowns, it was only inevitable that visitors return to the physical showing of the 14th edition of Medical Fair Asia and 5th edition of Medical Manufacturing Asia, organised by Messe Düsseldorf Asia […]
Taiwan-Malaysia cooperation: bridging the gap for medical professionals
With its excellent ICT and world-class medical standards, Taiwan has developed further on AI, big data, mobile healthcare and telemedicine with the data foundation built by the national health insurance. Aimed at building closer networking between the Taiwanese and Malaysian […]
Philippines’ medical tourism hold on to rosy outlook
PHILIPPINES – The country’s medical tourism market is anticipated to reach US$491 million by 2013, growing on back of modern technology and improved healthcare infrastructure, according to market research firm, RNCOS. The Philippines has been emerging as an important medical […]
Malaysia’s medical tourism in the pink of health
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Medical tourism in Malaysia hit record levels in 2011 and is on track to achieve yet another year of healthy numbers in 2012. Receipts from foreign patients spending on medical treatment in Malaysia 2011 stood at […]
