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Hong Kong approves 49,310 medical fee waiver applications as of 7 January
Hong Kong approves 49,310 medical fee waiver applications as of 7 January
The scheme’s expansion increases the number of eligible individuals to 1.4 million.
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SMC earns Level 6 HIMSS certification in ‘continuity of care maturity model’
SMC earns Level 6 HIMSS certification in ‘continuity of care maturity model’
The evaluation covered systems for information sharing and patient tracking.
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Human microbiome drugs market to be valued at $2.13b by 2031
Human microbiome drugs market to be valued at $2.13b by 2031
By end users, the hospitals & clinics segment held the largest market share in 2024.
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New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in East Adelaide, South Australia
New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in East Adelaide, South Australia
It is intended to ease pressure on the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
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Qatar unveils national patient safety classification framework
Qatar unveils national patient safety classification framework
It is applied across governmental, semi-governmental and private healthcare facilities.
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Changi General Hospital rolls out inhaler recycling programme in SG
Changi General Hospital rolls out inhaler recycling programme in SG
Plastic parts are processed into NEWBitumen, a material used in road construction.
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Fitzroy Crossing Renal Health Centre upgrade completed in Western Australia
Fitzroy Crossing Renal Health Centre upgrade completed in Western Australia
An additional 16 patients will be able to receive regular dialysis treatments locally.
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NTUH establishes SDM-based palliative care model for cancer patients
NTUH establishes SDM-based palliative care model for cancer patients
The model initiates structured communication at the time of diagnosis.
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Genomic biomarkers market to reach $50.31b by 2030
Genomic biomarkers market to reach $50.31b by 2030
Thanks to rapid developments in next-generation sequencing and multi-omics.
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Ajou University Hospital, SK Ecoplant partner on severe trauma care
Ajou University Hospital, SK Ecoplant partner on severe trauma care
The partnership will set up a rapid and specialised medical response system.
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India’s hospital sector poised for up to 12% CAGR over next 3-5 years
India’s hospital sector poised for up to 12% CAGR over next 3-5 years
Healthcare expenditure increased by 9.8% YoY in the Union Budget FY26.
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How will US tariffs affect Singapore’s biomedical sector?
How will US tariffs affect Singapore’s biomedical sector?
Biomedical manufacturing output rose 89.6% in October 2025.
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New Zealand health ministry to review ManageMyHealth breach
New Zealand health ministry to review ManageMyHealth breach
The breach affected 6–7% of the portal’s 1.8 million ‘My Health Documents’ users.
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South Australia unveils first look for new Women’s and Children’s Hospital
South Australia unveils first look for new Women’s and Children’s Hospital
It will feature an emergency department with 414 network beds.
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Australian gov't invests $143m to recruit 100 cancer nurses
Australian gov't invests $143m to recruit 100 cancer nurses
The government will raise supported cancer nursing positions to 350 by 2032.
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Radjak launches rapid cardiac, stroke unit for urban emergencies
It may roll out the model across its urban hospitals as demand grows.
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Mayapada moves to cut early lab mistakes
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The aim is consistent test results across hospitals.
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Hong Kong plans wider primary-care network in reform push
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Health centres will offer screening, health checks, and chronic-disease management.
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Chang Gung Hospital targets bigger Philippine patient base
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It’s focusing on cancer care and advanced surgery.
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Singapore–Malaysia medtech pilot seen luring more regional investment
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Participation would still hinge on market opportunity and product demand.
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HMI Medical targets more overseas patients with robotic surgery push
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It’s aiming at middle- to upper-income patients who want advanced procedures.
A1 Health phases out desflurane anaesthesia in Indonesia
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It has lowered carbon emissions in operating rooms by 25%.
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