Healthcare

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.

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.

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.