Healthcare

Asia shatters healthcare norms as digital patient engagement takes lead

The region is expected to be the fastest-growing market for patient engagement as the global value reaches $51.96b by 2030.
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Streamlined NUH hub shortens digestive treatment wait

The National University Centre for Digestive Health combines patients’ access from initial consultation to surgery.
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Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue deploys HyperSight for faster radiotherapy

The linear accelerator captures detailed images in seconds to shorten sessions.

Metro North Health names Nick Steele as new chief executive

He will lead Queensland’s largest hospital and health service.

Asia medical waste container market to jump 7.6% by 2034 as healthcare infra expands

Infectious diseases, increased hospital admissions, and medical tourism will cause higher waste volumes in the region.

Gleneagles scales Johor operations as medical tourism jumps 66%

The hospital's medical tourist arrivals rose by 66% in 2025.

Australia opens 2 new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics

The network of clinics is easing pressure on Queensland hospitals.

NHG, LKCMedicine launch programmes addressing high-demand Asian health issues

New medical programs target infectious threats to shore up AHS

HKUMed, QMH’s nerve treatment to end chronic orofacial pain

Percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) is an intravenous treatment option.

Global healthcare PE hits $191b in 2025, report says

Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific led the healthcare PE surge.

Agentic AI to unlock $120m in healthcare system savings

The tool encompasses patient interactions and end-to-end administrative processes.

Gunnedah Hospital launches $35.5m acute services building

The redevelopment enhanced emergency, maternity, and inpatient care.

$53.6m health plan speeds up patient discharge in Queensland hospitals

Hospitals will add 30 treatment spaces amidst rising bed gridlock.

AI forces 70% cut in hospital processing time

Midcycle automation killed paperwork. 

CNS drug market to hit $235.9b by 2033 as neurological diseases surge

Mergers and licensing deals are accelerating as the global market valuation nears quarter-trillion mark. 

King Faisal immunotherapy combats bone marrow transplant relapse

One-third of transplant recipients can suffer from recurrences without this post-operation boost.