Malaysia leverages advanced analytics for neglected tropical disease research

The Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre (SIDC) has partnered with Agilent to progress the research of neglected tropical diseases (NTD) in East Malaysia using advanced analytics. 

Under their memorandum of understanding, Agilent will provide its liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry solution to the centre to study NTDs over the next three years. NTDs are a group of 20 conditions prevalent in tropical areas but largely ignored in the global health agenda. These include Buruli ulcer, Chagas disease, dengue and chikungunya.

Besides honing R&D skills, the MOU also stipulates Agilent granting SIDC access to its translational laboratories in Malaysia and Singapore.

The SIDC is on track to open its facility by December 2025, according to a press statement. 

BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital launches robotic surgery fellowship 

BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital, a private tertiary care hospital in India, has set up a robot-assisted surgery (RAS) fellowship programme with surgical robotics maker Intuitive.

According to a press release, the programme offers a three-month fellowship that aims to familiarise surgeons with RAS using the da Vinci dual console. It will train them using various robotic surgery cases in oncology, along with practice sessions on robotic port placement and docking, hands-on experience with a robotic simulator, assistance in live RAS, and immersion in OPD and IPD. 

Indonesia MOH pushes SatuSehat profile verification

The Indonesian Ministry of Health has called on the public to verify their accounts on the SatuSehat mobile app ahead of the launch of EMRs.

Based on a press statement, having a verified profile is a condition for accessing personal health information on the app. 

"It is also part of our efforts to secure and protect user data on SatuSehat mobile," added Health Minister Budi G Sadikin. 

Profile verification is now being promoted among staff in the MOH. The ministry will soon set up booths in shopping centres to assist SatuSehat users in verifying their profiles.