Healthcare
HMI Medical launches Hinotori robotic-assisted system in Malaysia
HMI Medical launches Hinotori robotic-assisted system in Malaysia
It uses robotic arms and a 3D camera controlled from a surgeon’s console.
Southeast Asia health tech funding rebounds to $108m in H1
Deal activity doubled to 16.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital unveils smart ward for neuroscience
It houses an epilepsy monitoring unit with 16 single-patient rooms.
SCH launches humanoid robot to support dementia patients
Dexie communicates in English, Mandarin, Malay, and several Chinese dialects.
HK to strengthen primary healthcare, deepen system reforms
The Government will introduce a bill next year to support these measures.
HSEU, GovInsider to accelerate healthcare workforce development
Both will partner on media content and host events highlighting innovation.
New Zealand’s Christchurch Hospital opens new ambulatory care hub
The $2.8m (NZ$4.7m) hub consolidates six outpatient services.
Qatar shuts down private dental centre
The facility’s sterilisation staff must complete accredited training.
Australia invests $199.3m in regional, rural, and remote aged care
Round 3 of ACCAP will fund a total of 66 infrastructure projects.
Singapore's healthcare emissions above global average, report finds
The government launched the Singapore National Health Sector Emissions Baseline Report.
Cigna Singapore, iXchange launch value-based healthcare contract
IHH SG hospitals will participate under the new contract.
Most child vaccination schemes require full prepayment in HK
Prices range from $3,000 to $14,680.
Mayapada earmarks 25% of capex for digital health push
It aims to double its hospitals to 14 in 10 years.
Australia's Bendigo Community Health completes upgrades to Victoria campus
The site features a fully equipped exercise physiology gym.
Indonesia’s RS Pondok Indah Group earns Stage 7 EMRAM certification
The recognition applies to the group’s three hospitals.
South Korea selects 60 teaching hospitals for training programme
Funding varies from $21,679 (KRW30m) to $216,781 (KRW300m).
Hong Kong healthcare sector hits $3.4t market cap as of June
This is three times the $1.12b (US$144b) recorded at the end of 2017.