11-Jul-17 The Economic Development in Africa Report found private health and wellness facilities are setting Kenya apart as a key medical tourist destination, confirming the success of the country's ongoing initiative to grow the industry. [image: NMG / Business Daily]

11-Jul-17  The Indian government has plans for an Urban Primary Health Centre for every 50,000 persons and a Community Health Centre for every 500,000 urban poor, in an effort to address the shortage of doctors serving these communities. [image: BCCL / ET Healthworld]

10-Jul-17 Harnessing the Internet, Chinese gynaecologist Gong Xiaoming has grown his influence and his own practice. Using the WeChat platform he now takes 90% of his appointments online and he thinks more doctors should follow his lead. [image: IC / Shanghai Daily]

10-Jul-17 25% of doctors in India are serving Indians living on the urban fringes or rural locations, the vast majority. Telehealth and IoT will be the solution to this problem, say experts. [image: ET Healthworld]

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06-Jul-17 Tony Fernandes, founder of AirAsia, is planning the launch of a new “affordable healthcare” business called Tune Care in Malaysia, later expanding throughout ASEAN. It will have its own hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, diagnostics centers and wellness programmes. [image: Investvine]