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Digital Health Literacy Highest in Low-Income Countries, Survey Finds
A survey of 31,000 adults across 30 countries reveals digital health literacy is highest in low- and middle-income nations and lowest in high-income ones. Medical providers are the top trusted source (40.7%), with wide variation in AI health content acceptance, highest in China and India (over 75%). Younger adults prefer social media channels.
Ghana Rejects US Health Aid Deal Over Data Privacy Concerns
Ghana has turned down a proposed bilateral health agreement with the US, citing concerns about data handling, according to a negotiation source. This marks another obstacle in US-Africa health partnerships.
NTT DATA Launches AI-Powered Brain Health Monitoring Service
NTT DATA introduced a service using AI to analyze driving data for brain health scores, aiming to extend healthy life expectancy and ensure driving safety. Japanese taxi operator km Taxi is the first trial client, with the service available from April 2026.
Oxford University Partners with Serum Institute on New Malaria Vaccine
Oxford University and India's Serum Institute are collaborating on R78C, a new malaria vaccine designed to be more effective against the disease. The pact focuses on advancing vaccine development for global impact.
Pulmonx to Present at Bank of America 2026 Health Care Conference
Pulmonx, a leader in minimally invasive treatments, will present at the Bank of America Securities 2026 Health Care Conference on April 29. The event highlights advancements in global health technologies.
Global Survey Shows Varied Trust in AI-Generated Health Information
Acceptance of AI health content reaches 58.3% globally, but varies sharply: over 75% in China, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and below 50% in Canada, Europe, and Japan. Younger, educated adults are more receptive.
Medical Providers Top Trusted Source for Health Info Worldwide
In a 30-country study, 40.7% of respondents trust medical providers most for health information, followed by multiple source verification at 31.2%. Government sources lag at 21.6%, with low trust in Russia.
Age and Country Shape Preferences for Health Information Formats
Text-and-image formats dominate globally (41.4%-84.7%), but video is preferred in Egypt, India, Pakistan. Social media leads for 18-29 year-olds (36.1%), while older groups favor clinic materials.
NTT DATA's Brain Health Tool Targets Driver Cognitive Awareness
The new algorithm correlates driving behaviors with brain health indicators, providing scores and reports to track trends. It addresses aging populations' cognitive decline for safer roads.
Serum Institute Advances Malaria Fight with Oxford's R78C Vaccine
The R78C vaccine partnership between Oxford and Serum Institute promises improved efficacy in malaria prevention efforts. It builds on prior vaccine successes for broader accessibility.