Healthcare

SingHealth launches new Family Nexus in Punggol

It is the fourth Family Nexus facility in Singapore, serving as a one-stop community node.

Shek Kip Mei Chest Clinic to suspend operations for new facility construction

Patients of SKMCC will be transferred to either Kowloon Chest Clinic or Yaumatei Chest Clinic.

Jiahui Hospital successfully discharged the first myeloma patient treated with CAR-T

The CAR-T therapy started in 2022 after a relapse from multiple myeloma.

Karkinos Healthcare, SOPHiA GENETICS to advance India cancer research

Karkinos will utilise the SOPHiA DDM Platform for the treatment of myeloid cancer and lymphoma.

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne launches new cellular lab

The new facility will open new trials on CAR-T cell and T cell engagers for cancer treatment.

Cancer patients' 5-year survival rate reaches 72.1% in Korea

The survival rate increased by 6.6% from 65.5% of cancer patients from 2006 to 2010.

DOH calls for proposals and expressions of interest for the AHEAD with HPSR Program

The programme will support Universal Health Care in the Philippines.

China to further enhance medical treatment for critical pregnant women

The National Health Commission aims to set up the new medical treatment system by 2027.

TVM Capital, 2 others invest in Alina Vision

The two other investors were The Fred Hollows Foundation and Rohto Pharmaceutical. 

Organisations in healthcare value chain call for gender equity in the industry

Forty organisations have advocated for expanded awareness and funds on women’s health.

FV Hospital joins Thomson Medical Group, one of the largest healthcare M&A in SEA

The Group has purchased the hospital for over a whopping $381.4m.

Digital Implantology, Dentway’s route to minimal bleeding from implant surgery

Taiwan’s dental hospital guarantees full recovery from stitchless procedures in a week or two — even for diabetics.

Southeast Asian hospitals prioritise investment over staff safety– study

Southeast Asian hospitals plan to increase investment and capacity in the next three years to meet growing healthcare demands.

SingHealth appoints new Group CEO

The neurosurgeon has served the healthcare company for almost two decades.

Nanyang Polytechnic develops AI capability to detect human falls

The new AI system has been trained to examine human gaits to prevent potential falls.

St Luke’s ElderCare officially opens One Punggol Centre

The new facility will offer centre-based daycare services for both seniors and preschoolers.