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Medical device market on track for mid-single digit growth
The sector is seeing mixed growth across categories.
$85.2m Ripley Health Expansion facility reaches practical completion
$85.2m Ripley Health Expansion facility reaches practical completion
The 90-bed facility will provide geriatric care, palliative care, and interim care.
15 hours ago
NSW health workers to get 8.5% pay rise under government deal
NSW health workers to get 8.5% pay rise under government deal
The increase is 4% plus 0.5% in superannuation from 1 July, and 4% from 1 July 2026.
15 hours ago
AI shows potential in managing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: report
AI shows potential in managing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: report
It is increasingly being applied to CT scans.
15 hours ago
India launches index to benchmark state drug regulatory systems
India launches index to benchmark state drug regulatory systems
SHRESTH will track parameters such as laboratory testing capacities.
16 hours ago
What factors drive the ophthalmology surgical device market?
What factors drive the ophthalmology surgical device market?
Eye disorders such as cataracts and glaucoma fuel the sector’s demand.
16 hours ago
Global contraceptive drugs and devices market to reach $75b by 2035
Global contraceptive drugs and devices market to reach $75b by 2035
Thanks to a rising awareness about family access.
16 hours ago
Singapore and Hong Kong ink MoU on health product regulation
Singapore and Hong Kong ink MoU on health product regulation
The agreement covers pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and traditional medicine.
17 hours ago
NTUH launches centre for robotic and innovative surgery
NTUH launches centre for robotic and innovative surgery
CRIS focuses on clinical application, training, and research and innovation.
1 day ago
New theatre suite opens at Victoria’s Yarrawonga Hospital
New theatre suite opens at Victoria’s Yarrawonga Hospital
Staff are transitioning surgical services into the facility.
1 day ago
Australian gov’t expands body-worn camera trial to more NSW hospitals
Australian gov’t expands body-worn camera trial to more NSW hospitals
A total of 15 hospitals are participating in the trial.
1 day ago
AINU expands flagship hospital in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
AINU expands flagship hospital in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
The institute has allocated $17.1m (₹150 crore) for capital expenditure.
1 day ago
Artemis Hospitals launches specialised eye clinic at Sector 51
Artemis Hospitals launches specialised eye clinic at Sector 51
The facility is equipped with optical coherence tomography.
1 day ago
Aster DM Healthcare invests $1.4m in 8.5MW Kerala solar park
Aster DM Healthcare invests $1.4m in 8.5MW Kerala solar park
It is expected to generate annual benefits of $456,481 (₹4 crore).
1 day ago
Indonesia’s Siloam Hospitals migrates core systems to AWS Cloud
Indonesia’s Siloam Hospitals migrates core systems to AWS Cloud
These include hospital information systems and EMRs.
1 day ago
Mount Elizabeth Hospital opens 18 wards under ‘Project Renaissance’
Mount Elizabeth Hospital opens 18 wards under ‘Project Renaissance’
The final five wards have been fully operational since 4 August.
1 day ago
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KSCH adopts ZAP-X to target hard-to-treat brain tumours
The outpatient system aims to boost precision, reduce risk, and improve access.
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NDCS launches AI dental scanner for fast home and clinic checks
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The mobile-powered tool detects dental issues in under a minute.
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Singapore trials therapy that kills cancer using sound and water
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The treatment may be submitted for regulatory approval for some liver cancer patients.
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SingHealth, Philips to roll out smart ICUs to cut false alarms
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The system uses predictive capabilities for early treatment in general wards.
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Aster Sanad Hospital to expand specialised care
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Its CEO plans to boost centers of excellence in cardiology, orthopaedics, and neurology.
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KMI Healthcare to open 100-bed specialist hospital in Penang
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Due in 2028, the facility will offer advanced imaging systems and modern surgical tech.
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Hospitals need unified strategy vs ransomware
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Healthcare was the second-most attacked sector by ransomware in the first half of 2024.
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