Indonesia

A doctor holding a digital tablet showing a patient their bone X-ray
By  Adam Ang 06:01 am October 17, 2024
The Indonesian Ministry of Health has approved an AI-assisted software from Taiwan for screening potential cases of osteoporosis.  Acer Medical's VeriOsteo OP uses AI to analyse bone mineral density (BMD) and predict T-scores in X-ray images. It supports clinicians in assessing potential abnormalities in BMD.  WHY IT MATTERS The Indonesian government estimates that around two in five of their...
Nurses wearing hijabs conversing while holding their smartphones
By  Adam Ang 02:39 am August 19, 2024
Community health centres, or puskesmas, in the Indonesian province of West Java, south of capital Jakarta, will leverage generative AI to augment their capabilities to address critical health issues.  The Sumedang regency recently tied up with Singaporean doctors' networking platform Docquity to develop and launch the genAI-powered virtual assistant called TehAI.  HOW IT WORKS TehAI reportedly...
A person holding a mobile phone showing the Satusehat app
By  Adam Ang 05:26 am March 22, 2024
The Brunei Ministry of Health has recently announced the launch of several new features on the BruHealth application following its update. This includes a queue management system, which now allows patients to book appointments, pay online, and check in before visiting any government health facilities. It will also allow them to view their queue number in real-time on the app. The system is hoped...
Medical students chatting with their manager during a break after doing their rounds
By  Adam Ang 05:58 am February 12, 2024
Students from Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) in Indonesia have developed devices likely capable of detecting disorders such as anaemia and neurological disorders. In one project, a team of students came up with a sensor-based AI-powered detector that can measure haemoglobin levels to predict the likelihood of anaemia in patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Called...
A Klinik Pintar clinic staff getting a patient's vitals
By  Adam Ang 12:59 am December 15, 2023
Klinik Pintar scores $5M to develop 'hybrid' clinic solution Jakarta-based digital clinic network Klinik Pintar has raised $5 million in an extended Series A funding round led by Altara Ventures. Formerly Medigo, the company offers various clinical services, including teleconsultation and home health services. It runs a tech-enabled network of 22 primary, specialty, and corporate clinics. Klinik...
A scientist checking on results of their DNA analysis on a digital tablet
By  Adam Ang 12:14 am October 20, 2023
Mesh Bio secures funding for refining digital twin engine Singaporean startup Mesh Bio has received undisclosed funding from East Ventures to assist with its regional expansion. The company is currently working on a digital twin solution for managing rising cases of chronic diseases, particularly in Southeast Asia, where 62% of all deaths in the region are due to non-communicable conditions. Mesh...
Good Doctor mobile app
By  Adam Ang 01:55 am October 13, 2023
Good Doctor collects $10M for Indonesia expansion Telehealth startup Good Doctor has raised $10 million in a Series A funding round led by MDI Ventures. Existing investor Grab also joined this round.  In a statement, CEO Danu Wicaksana said the fresh funds will be used to develop its enterprise technology platform, as well as new products and services.  The fund will also help in its expansion...
A person using the Halodoc mobile app
By  Adam Ang 12:36 am July 31, 2023
Indonesian health tech company Halodoc has raised $100 million in a Series D funding round led by Astra Digital, a subsidiary of diversified conglomerate Astra International. The round was also joined by Openspace and Novo Holdings. Established in 2016, Halodoc provides online integrated health services, which include telemedicine, medicine ordering, lab test and doctor appointment booking, third...
Alodokter mobile app
By  Adam Ang 08:12 pm July 6, 2023
Indonesian digital health company Alodokter has acquired the pregnancy app Diary Bunda from Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corp. for an undisclosed sum. Meanwhile, Marubeni also pledged an investment to Alodokter's parent company, Singapore-based Ranelagh, which also operates the doctor platform Alomedika.  WHY IT MATTERS Launched in 2020, Diary Bunda provides personalised medical information and...
Asa Ren DNA test
By  Adam Ang 11:14 pm February 9, 2023
Indonesian DNA data firm Asa Ren scores $8M funding Asa Ren, one of the first DNA data companies in Indonesia, has raised $8.15 million in a funding round joined by Kejora Capital and Silicon Valley-based investors Top Harvest Capital and Marcy Venture Partners. Northstar Ventures, Naya Capital, PT Diagnos Laboratorium Utama Tbk and other angel investors also participated in the round. The...