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In a landmark collaboration, Siriraj Hospital’s Faculty of Medicine at Mahidol University is partnering with Thai AI startup Cariva to transform the future of medical care in Thailand and the wider Asia-Pacific region. This collaboration aims to solidify Thailand’s reputation as a medical hub and facilitate the export of AI-driven healthcare innovations to the Asia-Pacific region.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s bulletin will cover cancer treatment in the Philippines, breast cancer screening in Thailand and more.

Recent data from the Jakarta Health Agency revealed an uptick in Acute Respiratory Infections (ISPA) post-pandemic cases. The agency reported approximately 146,000 ISPA cases monthly this year. Interestingly, while this is higher than the pandemic period, it’s still consistent with the numbers from 2018 and 2019.