Healthcare

Singapore to boost palliative care capacity by 50%

Inpatient and day hospice capacity have also expanded to 15% and 12%, respectively.

Singapore to boost palliative care capacity by 50%

Inpatient and day hospice capacity have also expanded to 15% and 12%, respectively.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital unveils integrated care hub for rehabilitation and palliative care

The Integrated Care Hub includes the first-ever Ventilatory Rehabilitation Unit in Singapore.

Around 2 in 5 healthcare CEOs set up AI task force

Around 48% are working towards creating their own AI task force.

UMP Healthcare launches ProCare Medical Imaging and Laboratory Centre

The facility features medical services, like CT scans, 3D mammography, biopsy, FNA and DEXA.

Australia opens $12.6m grant for international clinical trials and evidence-based healthcare

The application is for the 2024 International Clinical Trial Collaborations grant opportunity.

Makkah Health Cluster prepares hospitals and healthcare centres for Ramadan

The cluster prepared an emergency network for heart and stroke cases.

India's critical care ventilator market to grow 4% CAGR by 2033

The country accounted for around 21% of the Asia-Pacific critical care ventilator market in 2023.

St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne introduces da Vinci Robotic surgery

It will allow SVHM surgeons to perform minimally-invasive procedures.

How mobile health could enhance chronic wound care management

It will also provide an outlook on healing trajectories based on the collected data.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi offers extended hours during Ramadan

Clinic operations extended to 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Northern Health partners with Datos Health for care pathway automation

The company will use Dato’s Open Care platform for virtual services.

Singapore launches Centre for Sustainable Medicine

It will lead the shift to net-zero healthcare and train future leaders to fight climate change.

Robotic surgical systems to grow 15.7% CAGR by 2033

The growth of AI adoption in general surgery is also expected to reach $7.2b.

2023 shifts information-based healthcare to intelligent healthcare

AI, digitalization, and data analytics are the main forces behind innovation in the life sciences sector. 

Metaverse continues to expand with Asia’s healthcare

There is a focus on using metaverse in enhancing virtual consultations and training.

Apollo Hospitals launches South Asia's first ZAP-X for brain tumour treatment

The technology offers a non-invasive, pain-free procedure for patients under 30 minutes.

Blockchain in clinical trials aid pharma companies

Innovative technology enhances transparency, efficiency, and safety in healthcare.