11-May-17 China's government will spend RMB1.4 tn (USD203 bn) on medical and health care in 2017, to support the country’s medical reforms. The spending will constitute 7.2% of total government spending, up from 5% in 2008 when reforms began. [image: China Medical News]

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]

09-May-17 Singapore's Integrated Health Information Systems announced Smart Health TeleRehab - allowing patients to exercise at any time of the day, in the comfort of their homes. IHiS plans to have 1,000 patients benefit from the pilot programme. [image: Mark Cheong / ST]