Healthcare

India eyes database on drug formulations in the country

India eyes database on drug formulations in the country

This will help address issues on the quality of drugs in the market, Fitch Solutions said.

Data privacy amongst obstacles for using telehealth on HIV treatment in APAC

Almost half of people living with HIV are concerned about cybersecurity.

Tech startups mend low-income nations’ healthcare cost pressures

Healthcare providers can use software and smartphones to reduce high costs for diagnosis.

Changi General Hospital to develop wearable medical sensor

The device assists in monitoring patients' vital signs.

Chinese drugmakers pushed towards drugs for new COVID-19 variants

Some 19 COVID-19 drugs are in various phases of clinical development in the country.

South Korean hospitals in need of AI transformation to improve diagnostics

The diagnostic imaging market is seen to grow at 5% between 2023 and 2030.

Malaysian medical centre, university launch HIFU tech training for 25 int'l clinicians

The clinicians that were being trained are exposed to the needed tech.

Strong revenue, net profit growth expected for Bumrungrad Hospital

The hospital will continue to benefit from foreign patient revenues.

Thailand hospitals to increase prices in 2023 due to rising staff needs

This as there is an influx of foreign and local patient traffic.

Hong Kong Baptist Hospital taps Shell for sustainability energy solutions

This includes a CO2 offset programme and electric vehicle charging.

Do more in sustainability, medical device industry told

Sustainability in medical devices is lagging due to strict rules.

How Southeast Asian healthcare providers resolve cost pressures

Markets are experimenting with single-specialty care and ambulatory care centres.

Singapore's shift to preventive care to address healthcare costs: report

The country plans to roll out a healthcare platform to make healthcare accessible.

Chinese navy hospital ship offers free health services in Jakarta

The hospital ship is offering outpatient services for eight days.

Why Asian healthcare providers should focus on digital training for the workforce

A digital healthcare expert cited Singapore’s e-training for health workers as the best example.

What’s lagging in viral hepatitis prevention amongst pregnant women in Asia Pacific?

Lack of screening and medication hound elimination of disease amongst pregnant women.