Healthcare

Saudi health ministry shuts down medical facility for several violations

The ministry made arrests for the involved violators, referring them to Public Persecution.

Saudi health ministry shuts down medical facility for several violations

The ministry made arrests for the involved violators, referring them to Public Persecution.

China's primary-level medical institutions handle over half of total visits

The country has improved community health centres and rural clinics on disease prevention.

Weight management demand in India climbs after 3% rise in obesity cases

Meanwhile, China has a growth rate of 0.12% for obesity cases.

Thai hospital Bumrungrad International collaborates with genomics firms for research advancements

The hospital has partnered with BGI Shenzhen Co. Ltd. and Bangkok Genomics Innovation PLC.

National Health Commission expands paediatric medical resources across China

The expansion will include seven new hospitals and an additional 67 clinic specialties.

New tech drives advanced wound care market boom in Asia-Pacific

Innovations and smart technologies drive growth and efficiency in wound management.

Hospital-at-home options expand as APAC facilities aim for efficiency

APAC hospitals are improving clinical outcomes by incorporating diagnostic tools.

NTUH partners with Guatemalan facility for maternal and paediatric care improvement

The hospital has been launching projects in Guatemala since 2018.

MOH updates TB clinical guidelines for 2024

Singapore saw a decrease in new TB cases in 2023 compared to 2022.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi unveils new technique for enhanced gynecomastia treatment

The technique involves tissue removal that prevents a “dished-out appearance”.

Singapore enrolls 700,000 residents under Healthier SG

Additionally, more than 1,000 general practitioners participated in the strategy.

South Korea launches Essential Healthcare Policy Package

The Essential Healthcare Policy Package calls for over $8b in investments.

Singapore expands Mobile Inpatient Care @ Home for acute care

The country has over 11,000 public hospital beds, with more than 4,000 to be added by 2030.

Brunei unveils enhanced BruHealth App

New features include queue management, self-check-in, and access to patient records.

Gleneagles Healthcare India rebrands as Gleneagles Hospitals

IHH Healthcare has a 100% stake in the company after the latter joined the network in 2015.