Healthcare

Global transmucosal drugs market to be valued at $28b by 2032

Thanks to the rising prevalence of chronic conditions.

$168m Port Macquarie Base Hospital upgrade progresses with new project team

The project’s final scope will be determined during the planning and design phase

National Burn Hospital Hanoi, Vantage Foundation partner for patient support

The foundation offered financial assistance to those in critical condition.

Australian gov’t amends nurse and midwife ratios in Victoria

The new ratios will apply to metropolitan and regional facilities.

IHH Healthcare Malaysia breaks ground on Gleneagles Hospital Kuching

It will serve as the group’s 19th hospital in the country.

NUHCS unveils PASCAL TEER procedure for mitral valve disease

The treatment is an alternative to traditional open-heart surgery.

Balloon catheters market to hit $7.6b by 2032

It is driven by advancements in material science and miniaturisation.

KKR acquires controlling stake in India’s HCG for $400m

The group will purchase up to 54% of HCG’s equity at $5.14 (INR 445) per share.

AI in medical imaging market to reach $14.46b by 2034

Increased investments are a key driver to the sector’s growth.

Australia allocates $268.9m to health and medical research

A total of 229 researchers will receive funding under the ‘Investigator Grants’ scheme.

Samitivej to advance dermatology and aesthetic medicine in new partnership

Key areas include academic collaboration and innovative research.

Elantis Healthcare and Pristyn Care form joint venture in Delhi

Elantis will combine its medical expertise with Pristyn Care’s patient care model.

AsiaMedic and Sunway open new imaging centre in Novena

The facility focuses on sub-specialised radiology fields.

Will mid-tier healthcare providers disrupt Asia’s big hospitals?

Some second-tier hospitals are expanding to Tier 2 markets to unlock value.

Australia funds $3.5m for migrant and refugee women's health literacy

The HiML programme delivers education sessions in the participants’ native languages.

BM Birla Heart Hospital unveils fourth cath lab in East India

The facility features an AI-driven echo navigator