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IBM-DKV augments 'My DKV' app with electronic patient record. Press release, January 23, 2023.

An electronic patient record jointly developed with IBM will allow customers insured with DKV to access their health data via the company’s existing proprietary app. Customers will not only be able to manage their health data, medical findings, medication plans but also share them digitally with doctors and pharmacists.

LIC India launches WhatsApp services for policyholders, get 11 services done from home; here's how DNA India Online, February 4, 2023.

The services will be available only to those policyholders who have registered their policies on the LIC portal. It offers policy management through its WhatsApp service with 11 benefits including premium tracking, bonus info, policy status, loan quotes, and more.

Pioneering micro lending app to help finance health care launched. Business Mirror, March 2, 2023.

SURESERV, the first and only closed loop microfinance mobile app, has been launched to make health care accessible to more Filipinos, especially those who belong in the working-class sector.

BSP green lights use of GCash by Filipinos with international SIMs. Inquirer, February 19, 2023.

GCash, the Philippines’ no. 1 finance app can now be used abroad with international SIM cards, making the e-wallet the first and only in the country to do so.

South African Insurer Hollard Group Risk Implements Sapiens for Complete Core Transformation for Life & Pensions. Press release, February 13, 2023.

The launch of its cloud-first Life core platform CoreSuite for Life & Pensions with South Africa’s Hollard Group Risk (HGR) Sapiens CoreSuite for Life & Pensions is an end-to-end, cloud-first, digitally enhanced Policy Administration System, for individual and group products, across Life, Health, Wealth, and Pensions.

Dubai resident launches innovative app for expectant mothers. Khaleej News, March 11, 2023.

Mamahood is an app that has a range of health-tracking tools, including menstrual and pregnancy. the educational content is managed by healthcare professionals, and a community engagement for women to connect and receive support from fellow mothers and healthcare advisers. Mamahood has a network of almost 50 licensed health advisers who speak multiple languages, including English, Arabic, Hindi, German, French, Spanish, and more.

Canada Life offers mental wellbeing app to all workplace protection policyholders. Press release, February 21, 2023.

The benefit is available to all existing and future Group Income Protection, Group Life and Group Critical Illness customers of Canada Life. myStrength will be available to all employees and their immediate family members over the age of 16. The service is accessible 24/7, has a simple registration process, and is incredibly easy to navigate.

A VR App Takes on Stress . Health Tech Insider, February 27, 2023.

The VRelax app offers virtual trips to more than 60 natural environments and has interactive exercises designed to help relax the mind. Its makers say the app reduces anxiety and depression and helps with burnout. Just put on VR glasses and choose from a menu of virtual environments, including a safari adventure, an undersea exploration, and a walk in a winter wonderlandbaby

Smart toilet with built-in urine test and ring which monitors periods among gadgets unveiled at CES
The Independent, January 4, 2023.

Vivoo’s smart toilet, which includes a built-in urine test and test reader, which can then return results to users via a smartphone app in 90 seconds. The system tests four wellness parameters, which can highlight certain deficiencies or abnormalities which can be used to aid early detection of some illnesses.

New app connects pet owners with a vet, 24/7. CBS - 3 WRBL, January 4, 2023.

A health and wellness company specifically for pets has created an app that connects you with a live veterinarian, day or night. The app, called "Petzey" is a virtual network that provides an on-demand connection to local veterinary resources, knowledge centers, and veterinarians themselves.