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The American Academy of Pediatrics & Bodyswaps Launch VR Module to Tackle Implicit Biases in Global Healthcare

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2 years ago

April 27, 2023

The largest professional association of paediatricians in the US has partnered with Bodyswaps to create and launch a virtual reality simulation as part of their Global Health Education portfolio to tackle implicit bias.

LONDON, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Bodyswaps announce the launch of their virtual reality module, Equity & Anti-Racism, designed for healthcare professionals to address their implicit biases before embarking on global health experiences.

Recent studies show that implicit bias among healthcare professionals contributes to health disparities, negatively impacting a patient’s experience and potential health outcomes. The module provides a risk-free, psychologically safe environment for healthcare professionals to explore their implicit biases and ensure better patient outcomes by providing equal and inclusive care.

Through Bodyswaps’ immersive simulations and AI-powered feedback and guidance, healthcare professionals will learn and be empowered to:

Recognise, reflect on and mitigate implicit bias.Prepare themselves for meaningful (and sometimes uncomfortable) conversations around inequity, racism, systems of oppression and structural violence, and the legacies of colonialism and neo-colonialism.

“Recognizing and unlearning our biases can feel hard, but it is so essential to improving patient outcomes. VR provides a powerful way to practice how to improve our communication in a safe environment that can even be fun,” said Janna Patterson, MD, MPH, FAAP, Senior Vice President of Global Child Health and Life Support at the AAP.

The module comes at a time when VR is becoming widely accepted and advocated by medical facilities and professionals. 82% of healthcare professionals agree that VR creates a convenient way of accessing and learning information for medical students and practising healthcare professionals.

“We’re thrilled to partner with the AAP to create a progressive, immersive training experience for global health practitioners to add to their learning toolbox,” said Bodyswaps Co-Founder and CEO Christophe Mallet.

“We’re at an exciting time right now with how technology, particularly VR, XR and AI, can be used within healthcare, making tremendous positive change for medical professionals and their patients. When we think of VR in healthcare, soft skills aren’t the first thing that comes to mind. However, they’re no less important or valuable than hard skills, particularly in global health, where implicit bias can be a risk”.

Find out more about the module here.

About the American Academy of Pediatrics

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 pediatricians committed to optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

For more information about AAP, visit https://www.aap.org/

About Bodyswaps

Bodyswaps is an award-winning VR platform that brings realistic simulations and AI-enabled feedback to soft skills training. Learners can practise and fail safely without repercussions while building the communication, teamwork and leadership skills needed for successful careers.

For more information, visit www.bodyswaps.co or follow us on Linkedin (Bodyswaps) and Twitter (Bodyswaps_VR).

Press contact
Paige Parrington
paige@bodyswaps.co
+44 07703649024

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Max Stock Limited Announces Change in Shares Held by an Interested Party

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4 hours ago

November 24, 2024

CAESAREA, Israel, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Max Stock Limited (TASE: MAXO(; )the “Company”, “Max Stock“) today announced that on November 20th, 2024, Phoenix Financial Ltd. and Phoenix Investment House Ltd. (“Phoenix reporting group”), including their respective nostro account, provident funds and provident fund management companies, as well as mutual fund management companies and market maker sub entities, informed the Company that they had sold shares of the Company thereby lowering their joint holdings to 4.8% of the Company’s issued capital (4.15% and 0.65% respectively). As a result, Phoenix reporting group will no longer be an interested party in the Company.

This is an English translation of segments of a Hebrew immediate report that was published on November 24, 2024 (Ref. No: 2024-01-618032) (hereinafter: the “Hebrew Version”). This English version is only for convenience purposes. This is not an official translation and has no binding force. In the event of any discrepancy between the Hebrew Version and this translation, the Hebrew Version shall prevail.

About Max Stock

Max Stock is Israel’s leading extreme value retailer, currently present in 64 locations throughout Israel and 2 locations in Portugal. We offer a broad assortment of quality products for customers’ everyday needs at affordable prices, helping customers “Dream Big, Pay Small”. For more information, please visit https://ir.maxstock.co.il

Company Contacts:

Talia Sessler,
Chief Corporate Development and IR Officer
talia@maxstock.co.il

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Qatar Development Bank announces strategic investment in global Islamic FinTech, Wahed

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8 hours ago

November 24, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announces a strategic investment in Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech.

Wahed currently manages over $1 billion in assets and has attracted over 400,000 clients worldwide. The company is built on the principles of democratizing access to financial services and offers clients access to Shariah-compliant investments in its mobile app. Wahed removes the barriers to sophisticated investment management services that have been traditionally reserved for high-net-worth investors.

Khalid Al Jassim, Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA said: ‘We are delighted to welcome our new shareholders, QDB. We believe Qatar is fully aligned with our mission in creating a technology-first Islamic finance leader that unlocks a financial ecosystem free from Riba. We look forward to supporting the Qatar National Vision 2030 of becoming a leading knowledge-based economy.

Ali Rahimtula, Partner at Cue Ball Capital said: “Qatar Development Bank’s strategic investment is a clear signal of the faith the industry has in Wahed and its ability to create the future of Islamic Finance.”

About Wahed

Founded in 2015, Wahed is a financial technology company that is advancing financial inclusion through accessible, affordable, and values-based investing. The company has made significant inroads in the world Shariah compliant investing by creating an easy-to-use digital platform that provides a suite of Shariah compliant investing products including managed portfolios and venture and real estate investments. Wahed caters to over 400,000 customers globally and manages over $ 1 billion in assets.

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

About Qatar Development Bank

Qatar Development Bank’s mission is to advance the economic and innovation development cycle of Qatar, supporting and contributing to the nation’s economic diversification. As well as a focus on the development of Qatar’s private sector, QDB is a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development in the country, empowering the local economy and bettering living standards.

For more information, visit: https://www.qdb.qa/

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Wahed appoints Khalid Al Jassim as Executive Chairman of Wahed MENA to help guide the strategic growth of Wahed in the region

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8 hours ago

November 24, 2024

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wahed, a global Shariah-compliant fintech, has appointed Khalid Al Jassim as Chairman of Wahed MENA.

On this appointment, Khalid commented, ”I am excited to guide Wahed’s growth in the region. Wahed’s mission of furthering Islamic Finance is one I resonate with deeply and I look forward to supporting its growth ambitions.”

Khalid has over twenty five years of investment banking and corporate advisory experience gained with some of the most innovative and groundbreaking institutions in the world.

His career spans leading firms including SABIC, Arthur Anderson and Arcapita Bank in Bahrain, where he was instrumental in making it into one of the PE powerhouses in the region. His responsibilities started in the earlier years with establishing the Investment Placement Team and transforming it into one of the most robust teams in the industry. At the time that Khalid left Arcapita to build his personal business, he was an Executive Director. Today he is Chairman of Afkar Vision, a private advisory house specialized in mergers and acquisitions with offices in Manama, Dubai and Riyadh.

As well as being one of the earliest investors in Wahed, he is currently Chairman of the Audit Committee and Board Member at Bahrain Islamic Bank, the 4th oldest Islamic Bank in the World and Board Member at SICO Bank and SICO Capital in Saudi, an $8bn asset manager in the region.

Mohsin Siddiqui, Wahed CEO said, “We are delighted to announce Khalid’s appointment. His unique understanding of the financial landscape in the MENA region is unparalleled and we are excited to bring this expertise in continuing to grow our presence in the region.”

About Wahed

For more information, visit: www.wahed.com

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