Healthcare
MOH updates TB clinical guidelines for 2024
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.
Apollo Hospitals Group appoints Madhu Sasidhar as hospital division CEO
He will succeed K Hari Prasad in the role.
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.
Singapore to boost palliative care capacity by 50%
Inpatient and day hospice capacity have also expanded to 15% and 12%, respectively.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital unveils integrated care hub for rehabilitation and palliative care
The Integrated Care Hub includes the first-ever Ventilatory Rehabilitation Unit in Singapore.
Around 2 in 5 healthcare CEOs set up AI task force
Around 48% are working towards creating their own AI task force.
UMP Healthcare launches ProCare Medical Imaging and Laboratory Centre
The facility features medical services, like CT scans, 3D mammography, biopsy, FNA and DEXA.
Australia opens $12.6m grant for international clinical trials and evidence-based healthcare
The application is for the 2024 International Clinical Trial Collaborations grant opportunity.
Makkah Health Cluster prepares hospitals and healthcare centres for Ramadan
The cluster prepared an emergency network for heart and stroke cases.
India's critical care ventilator market to grow 4% CAGR by 2033
The country accounted for around 21% of the Asia-Pacific critical care ventilator market in 2023.
St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne introduces da Vinci Robotic surgery
It will allow SVHM surgeons to perform minimally-invasive procedures.
How mobile health could enhance chronic wound care management
It will also provide an outlook on healing trajectories based on the collected data.