Taiwan ranks 2nd in first Asia-Pacific Personalized Health Index 01/31/2021 02:26 PM CNA file photo Taipei, Jan. 31 (CNA) Taiwan ranked second behind Singapore, out of 11 Asia Pacific countries in a new health index that measures progress toward personalized healthcare. The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report "Asia-Pacific Personalized Health Index," released on Jan. 28, praised Taiwan for its "strong digital infrastructure, comprehensive health data collection, increasing data interoperability, and signs of a robust personalized health workforce." The report, however, said Taiwan could further strengthen its position by "increasing investment in healthcare research and development and improving the accessibility of data for research." "Clearer and more connected strategies concerning the use of personalized health-enabling technologies such as artificial intelligence as well as improving equity in healthcare access and quality could also be a focus for Taiwan moving forward," it added.