WeDoctor is leveraging its technology to make healthcare more accessible in rural parts of China. With AI-driven digital tools being used to facilitate improved medical care, previously underserved patients are able to access what they need, when they need it.

Lingering stigmas around mental illness in China have meant that getting treatment has long been difficult, with this hurdle negatively impacting outcomes for those seeking help. Now, Wechat groups and digital communities are starting a wider conversation and increasing access to support.

Amid media coverage about faulty vaccines and counterfeit drugs, trust has become crucial in the health decisions of Chinese citizens. LemonBox is a supplement provider that’s hoping to build consumer confidence by selling products from the US in packs tailored to each person’s needs.

As digital tech infiltrates all parts of society, the positive effects of face-to-face interaction are often overlooked, particularly in terms of health and wellbeing. Canvas8 spoke to clinical psychologist Dr. Catherine Haslam about how social groups play a key role in personal identity.