Advanced analytics deployed for tropical disease research in Malaysia and more briefs

By Liam On Oct 13, 2023

Malaysia uses advanced analytics to research neglected tropical diseases

The Sarawak Infectious Disease Center (SIDC) has partnered with Agilent to advance neglected tropical disease (NTD) research in East Malaysia using advanced analytics.

According to their MOU, Agilent will provide the Center with its liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry solution for studying NTDs over the next three years. NTDs are a group of 20 diseases that are widespread in tropical areas but are largely ignored in the global health agenda. These include Buruli ulcer, Chagas disease, dengue fever and chikungunya fever.

In addition to enhancing research and development capabilities, the MOU also calls for Agilent to grant SIDC access to its translation laboratories in Malaysia and Singapore.

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

BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital launches robotic surgery fellowship

BLK-Max Super Specialty Hospital, a private tertiary care hospital in India, has launched a robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) fellowship program with surgical robotics manufacturer Intuitive.

According to a press release, the program offers a three-month fellowship aimed at familiarizing surgeons with RAS using the da Vinci dual console. It will train them through various cases of robotic surgery in oncology, along with practice sessions on placement and docking of robotic ports, hands-on experience with a robotic simulator, assistance with live RAS, and immersion in OPD and IPD.

Indonesia’s MOH advances SatuSehat profile examination

Indonesia’s Ministry of Health has urged the public to verify their accounts before launching EMRs on the SatuSehat mobile app.

According to a press release, a verified profile is a requirement to access personal health information on the app.

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

Profile verification is now encouraged among MOH employees. The ministry will soon set up booths in malls to help SatuSehat users verify their profiles.