First JD Health Online Pharmaceutical Seminar Held
On August 3rd, the first JD Health Online Pharmaceutical Seminar was held. Targeting “Openness and Accessibility”, the three-day seminar was supported by ASK Health in inviting specialists from international and domestic health systems and industries and understanding the exploration of the pharmaceutical …
ASK Health Holds Health Industry Forum with Enterprise Singapore
On July 28th, Health Work, a partner of ASK Health, and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) jointly held an industry forum. ASK Health Director of Global Partnerships, Rui Gu, hosted and participated in this event. The forum covered topics such as an “Overview on …
Announcing the Official Launch of the Health Futures WeChat Account
After more than a year of work, on July 21st, 2020, ASK Health proudly launched the official Health Futures WeChat account. The purpose of Health Future is to work with our industry partners to “promote value-oriented health system innovation.” This new public …
Startup Alliance Member Spotlight: THOTH
The Startup Alliance includes companies that are in the early growth phase of development, typically those who received seed and series A funding. The companies focus on health services, information technology, medical devices, and other breakthrough technologies. Membership in the Startup Alliance is based on …
Sino-Southeast Asian Health Technology Roadshow held in cooperation with Xiang’an Government
On May 21st , 2020, with support from the Government of Xiang’an District in Xiamen City, a Sino- European health technology roadshow was successfully held by healthcare think tank ASK Health and Health Work. The event was warmly welcomed by investors and …
Wage Digitization for RMG Workers: Advancing Financial Inclusion in Bangladesh
In the ready-made garment industry in Bangladesh, the move from cash to digital payments has opened new doors for strengthening the digital ecosystem for low-income earners. The digitization of wages provides a multitude of opportunities—from empowering women, to improving access to financial …
A Vietnam Fintech for Health co-creation workshop: Discovering innovative fintech solutions for healthcare financing challenges
A full day workshop was organized by ACCESS Health International and PSI team in Hanoi, Vietnam. Under Fintech for Health project, the agenda of the workshop was to co-create affordability solutions for working women to access contraceptive treatment. Representatives from six different …
Fintech for Health India webinar: Challenges and way forward in enabling affordable health financing options through fintech solutions in India
On July 3rd, a webinar addressing how to enable affordable health financing options through fintech solutions in India was hosted by ACCESS Health International Southeast Asia. In India, 62 percent of people spend out-of-pocket for their healthcare and 47 percent of rural …
The Science and Technology Behind Healthy Aging
Singapore’s life expectancy is one of the highest in the world and its population is aging rapidly. According to recent predictions, one fourth of all Singaporeans will be aged 65 and above by 2030. Thus, the question of what comprises healthy aging …
Telemedicine and Healthcare: The impact of Covid-19
The novel coronavirus outbreak brought with it a paradigm shift in how healthcare is delivered, with a marked increase in the number of tele-consultations offered to patients as extreme physical distancing orders are put in place. The shift is changing the face …
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