Healthcare
Queensland Ambulance Service Clinical Hub to receive $5.2m upgrade
Queensland Ambulance Service Clinical Hub to receive $5.2m upgrade
The funding will increase the hub’s capacity to support patients who call triple zero.
Burjeel Medical City administers first Givosiran treatment in UAE
The medication was given to a 21-year-old Emirati with a rare liver disease.
SGH to advance cancer treatment in new partnership
The collaboration will drive cord blood-derived allogeneic CAR T-cell development.
CGH, South East CDC unveil programme for expanded community care
The initiative aims to improve health literacy.
Singapore’s medical tourism falters amidst currency fluctuation, regional rivals
Singapore is facing a decline in foreign patients as they opt for cheaper alternatives.
Narayana Health offers cardiac care for CIL employees in new partnership
Adult, paediatric, and vascular treatments will be provided.
Manipal Hospital unveils medical centre at Bangalore International Airport
The new facility provides round-the-clock services.
Singapore General Hospital, Novartis ink MoU on clinical trials
The partnership focuses on radioligand therapy, cell therapy, and early-phase trials.
New $2.8m pain management service opens at Townsville University Hospital
The facility consolidates disciplines such as physiotherapy and psychology services.
Burjeel secures $61.3m operations and management contracts for healthcare
The contracts cover the operation and maintenance of several health facilities.
Australian gov’t invests $4.2m to expand rare cancer portal
The funding will allow a pilot service for remote areas in Queensland.
Global vascular access devices market to hit $9.05b by 2030
Increased government support is expected to drive the sector.
Healthcare simulation market to reach $19.5b by 2030
More medical schools and training centres are adopting simulation-based education.
Decentralised clinical trials market to reach $21.34b by 2030
It is driven by rising digital adoption in pharma and biotech research.
The Medical City explores expansion outside Metro Manila
International expansion is not a priority now, according to its CEO.
Wang Tau Hom Jockey Club general out-patient clinic to resume service
The facility’s reopening follows the completion of renovation works.
Princess Alexandra Hospital acquires new $2.5m PET/CT Scanner
The new scanner replaces the hospital’s 13-year-old machine.
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