m4ASRH initiative

Nepal’s health ministry launches mHealth initiative

The m4ASRH initiative aims to improve knowledge and awareness on sexual and reproductive health among youth at an age when many become sexually active.
AliveCor

India-based Apollo Hospitals to offer AliveCor’s mobile ECG device

The medical grade, FDA-cleared AliveCor Heart Monitor will be introduced as part of Apollo's arrhythmia screening and stroke prevention program.
Singapore

Singapore gets its first telehealth programme for heart failure patients

The innovative programme integrates three key elements: tele-monitoring, tele-education, and tele-care support via the EH Alliance's nurse telecarers.
doctor consultation app China

Doctor consultation app Chunyu Yisheng looking to disrupt China’s health care market

In a market expected to exceed $1 trillion by 2020, this startup helps users tackle mild ailments and provides extra income for doctors.
Docomo

Japan’s Docomo working on smart clothing, talks its healthcare potential

These smart clothes are made from material that enables bioelectrical signals to be stored and then processed in the cloud.
Chinese mHealth market to reach CNY 19.05 billion by the end of 2018

Chinese mHealth market to reach CNY 19.05 billion by the end of 2018

When choosing mHealth apps, Chinese mobile phone users pay close attention to security (45.8%) and quality (25.3%) of medical services.