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Hong Kong health costs outpace GDP as prevention remains underfunded
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Hong Kong health costs outpace GDP as prevention remains underfunded
Poor diets undertreated patients and underpaid public health workers are pushing Hong Kong costs beyond GDP growth.
10 hours ago
Five-year health plans no longer work, UNSW fellow warns
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Five-year health plans no longer work, UNSW fellow warns
Davidson warns health systems to brace for pandemics supply chain risk and workforce strain simultaneously.
10 hours ago
Singapore heart centre deploys photo-counting CT for complex cardiac cases
Singapore heart centre deploys photo-counting CT for complex cardiac cases
Cardiovascular disease accounts for nearly one in three deaths in the country.
15 hours ago
Rising elderly cancer burden to expand T-cell malignancies market
Rising elderly cancer burden to expand T-cell malignancies market
Advances in molecular profiling help improve the understanding of these diseases.
16 hours ago
NZ budget 2026 commits $400m to hospital upgrades, health minister says
NZ budget 2026 commits $400m to hospital upgrades, health minister says
This forms part of a 10-year Health Infrastructure Plan launched in 2025.
16 hours ago
Global point‑of‑care testing market to hit $64.8b by 2031
Global point‑of‑care testing market to hit $64.8b by 2031
This will be driven by increasing demand for quick testing.
17 hours ago
Radiation safety market to hit $5.7b by 2031 on nuclear, medical demand
Radiation safety market to hit $5.7b by 2031 on nuclear, medical demand
It is projected to expand at 8.4% CAGR.
1 day ago
Rising demand for rapid diagnostics drives cardiac marker market toward $9.6b
Rising demand for rapid diagnostics drives cardiac marker market toward $9.6b
Point-of-care testing is expected to be the fastest-growing segment.
1 day ago
IHH earnings edge higher in Q1 despite currency headwinds
IHH earnings edge higher in Q1 despite currency headwinds
Core revenue rose 16% on a constant currency basis.
2 days ago
Brighton Health Campus adds scanning suite as demand strains system
Brighton Health Campus adds scanning suite as demand strains system
The purpose‑built department will introduce a full suite of imaging modalities.
2 days ago
Jardine Matheson to buy Australian medical firm for $2.4b
Jardine Matheson to buy Australian medical firm for $2.4b
The deal included I-MED’s minority stake in Harrison.ai.
2 days ago
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead opens new Wattle Building
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead opens new Wattle Building
The new paediatric hospital building focuses on family-centred care, natural light, play, and connection to landscape.
2 days ago
Pandemic risk tests Hong Kong health links
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Pandemic risk tests Hong Kong health links
HKTDC says executives and healthcare systems are already preparing for the next outbreak.
3 days ago
South Korea strengthens healthcare cooperation in deals with Indonesia, Philippines
South Korea strengthens healthcare cooperation in deals with Indonesia, Philippines
The MoUs were signed during the 79th World Health Assembly.
3 days ago
China pushes expanded national maternity insurance systems in draft law
China pushes expanded national maternity insurance systems in draft law
Several regions have already expanded coverage to flexible workers.
3 days ago
Forum
How can hospitals maintain care during cyber disruptions?
Healthcare IoT security spending is projected to grow 28.8% annually by 2030.
Exclusives
Southeast Asia faces uneven urology access as demand outpaces specialists
Some hospitals lack maintenance and consumables for advanced procedures.
Event News
Medical Taiwan 2026 to showcase advances in healthcare technology
It will feature forums, demos, and business matching activities.



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