From 15 to 17 July 2025, the Precision Public Health Asia (PPHA) 2025 Conference brought together global experts, thought leaders, policymakers, and healthcare innovators to exchange insights and drive the future of healthcare across Asia. The event, hosted by Monash University Malaysia in partnership with the Digital Health Division of the Ministry of Health Malaysia, marked a significant milestone in advancing precision public health efforts across the region.
The three-day event kicked off with a pre-conference workshop and leadership forum on 15 July at Monash University Malaysia, providing a platform for hands-on learning, strategic dialogue, and collaborative discussions among select stakeholders. These sessions covered critical topics such as synthetic data applications, federated data models, community-led co-design in women’s health, and implementation science frameworks tailored for Southeast Asia. The sessions were well-attended and laid the groundwork for the main conference.
On 16 and 17 July, the conference moved to the Hilton Petaling Jaya, where the main program unfolded across four central themes: AI, Big Data & Data Science, Data Sharing & Ethics, Population Health Innovations, and Policy & Sustainable Health Systems. The Hilton ballroom was transformed into a vibrant hub of discourse, innovation, and partnership-building as nearly 30 distinguished speakers took the stage.
This conference brought together the minds, tools, and partnerships needed to redefine healthcare across Asia.
WeAssist was proud to support the event as an official media partner, continuing its commitment to promoting meaningful healthcare dialogue and digital outreach in the Asia-Pacific region. Through this collaboration, WeAssist amplified the visibility of the conference and engaged wider audiences with real-time highlights, expert soundbites, and visual storytelling from the event.
Keynote address by Malaysia’s Minister of Health, YB Datuk Seri Haji Dr. Dzulkefly bin Ahmad
Among the many highlights of the conference was the keynote address by Malaysia’s Minister of Health, YB Datuk Seri Haji Dr. Dzulkefly bin Ahmad, who emphasized the government’s strategic priorities in advancing equitable, data-driven healthcare systems. His presence underscored the importance of precision public health in national policy and reinforced Malaysia’s leadership in the region’s digital health transformation.
The conference was made possible through the generous support of leading healthcare organizations. Google Health contributed significantly to the discourse, sharing insights into digital health systems and the ethical use of health data. Other prominent sponsors included Takeda, GE Healthcare, BD (Becton Dickinson), Roche, Sysmex, and Amplify Health—each playing an instrumental role in elevating the quality of discussion, showcasing cutting-edge technologies, and promoting public-private collaborations. The event also received support from the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), helping position Malaysia as a growing hub for health innovation in Southeast Asia.
“Partnerships like this—between academia, government, and industry—are the backbone of meaningful healthcare reform.”
Across both days of the conference, attendees had access to a wide range of panels, keynotes, and breakout sessions. Topics ranged from the use of machine learning in predictive analytics to strategies for ensuring ethical AI use in patient care. Panels on population-level interventions highlighted how culturally appropriate health strategies—especially those co-designed with local communities—are essential to ensuring real-world effectiveness. Meanwhile, policymakers and researchers debated data governance models and how best to navigate the complex landscape of privacy, equity, and interoperability.
Networking Opportunities
Beyond the conference hall, networking opportunities encouraged deeper collaboration. The Ministerial Summit, held on 16 July, provided a space for senior government leaders across Asia to engage in strategic dialogue on precision health frameworks. Informal gatherings and social networking sessions further allowed participants to build meaningful relationships across borders, institutions, and sectors.
The conference also offered a unique platform for Monash University Malaysia to showcase its leadership in research and capacity-building. The university’s faculty played a key role throughout the event, both as hosts and as contributors to the conference content. Academics from Monash joined international collaborators in delivering sessions, moderating discussions, and highlighting data-driven solutions to complex public health challenges.
“With nearly 30 expert voices, PPHA 2025 showcased the diversity and depth of innovation driving healthcare forward.”
Speakers at the event included global health experts, digital health entrepreneurs, academic researchers, and policy advisors. Noteworthy figures such as Dr. Andrew Trister from Google Health, Prof. Sanjay Rampal of Universiti Malaya, and Prof. Kent Buse, offered their perspectives on how innovation, implementation, and governance must align to achieve tangible improvements in health outcomes.
In a region as diverse as Asia, precision public health offers transformative potential—especially when grounded in community needs, backed by strong data, and supported through inclusive policy. The PPHA 2025 conference demonstrated just how far the field has come, and how far it can go with sustained partnerships.
Official Media Partner : WeAssist
As the official media partner, WeAssist played a pivotal role in ensuring the event reached beyond the conference walls. Through its digital platforms and professional network, WeAssist disseminated updates, featured live coverage, and engaged viewers who could not attend in person. The media coverage helped raise awareness about the importance of precision public health and highlighted the contributions of all key stakeholders involved.
The success of the Precision Public Health Asia 2025 Conference signals the growing momentum behind healthcare innovation in Asia. With stronger collaboration between governments, academia, industry, and civil society, the region is poised to lead the next wave of digital health transformation—one that is not only high-tech, but also people-centered and equitable.
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