11-May-17 The World Bank approved a USD600 mn loan to China to help improve healthcare in Anhui and Fujian. "China... now faces new challenges: an aging population and an increasing burden of chronic diseases," said Ramesh Govindaraj, Lead Health Specialist. [image: National Health and Family Planning Commission of the PRC]

11-May-17 London-based Lyca Group forayed into the Indian healthcare segment with the launch of flagship daycare facility Westminster Healthcare, in Chennai, India. "In the next five years, we have committed investments about 100 million pounds," said LycaHealth CEO Manpreet Gulati. [image: ET Healthworld]

10-May-17 Chinese company iCarbonX is developing an AI-based app providing medical advice based on a customer’s DNA, health habits and environment. The company has raised USD600 mn and plans to build a database of DNA from over one million people. [image: Nature]

09-May-17 Overseas healthcare companies are building new clinics and hospitals in the UK to cater to increased overseas patients from China and the Middle East, including the Cleveland Clinic opening a 205-bed hospital near to Buckingham Palace. [image: IMTJ]

09-May-17 Australia will provide AUD374 mn (USD280 mn) over the next two years to continue and expand its My Health Record System. The costs will be partially offset by delivering health system efficiencies when used by doctors, specialists and hospitals. [image: Australian Digital Health Agency]