Technology permeates every aspect of our lives. The healthcare sector increasingly uses telecommunications and virtual technology to deliver services beyond traditional healthcare facilities. Examples include video conferencing between doctors and patients, electronic transmission of medical records, remote monitoring of vital signs and nursing call centers. One of the key factors driving the growth of telemedicine is the global shortage of

At least half of the world’s population has no access to essential health services, according to a 2017 report from the World Bank and WHO. What’s even more alarming is the fact that large numbers of households are being pushed into poverty because they must pay for health care out of their own pockets. The report states that 800 million

David Sin, co-founder, deputy chairman and group president of Fullerton Health, calls for solidarity to ensure that our healthcare systems emerge from this pandemic stronger and more resilient. The Covid-19 situation continues to raise new challenges worldwide, including that of unequal or lack of access to updated and accurate information and to quality care. Obstacles to access are creating exceedingly more