Healthcare
Dubai Health explores VR technology for reduced pain in medical procedures
Dubai Health explores VR technology for reduced pain in medical procedures
                                                                                                 
                        
                          A study and implementation programme will be conducted at the Thalassemia Centre.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore’s NHGP unveils Khatib Polyclinic for preventive care
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The polyclinic features a community plaza and health studio to emphasise preventive health.
                    
                                        
                    
                South Korea and Saudi Arabia announced partnership to boost medical personnel training
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Both countries agreed on the need to train specialised medical personnel.
                    
                                        
                    
                Davao Doctors Hospital adopts new tech for enhanced surgical procedures
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The MIS tower features a full HD monitor for clear imaging.
                    
                                        
                    
                King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre names new Deputy CEO
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Deputy CEO Björn Zoéga will be involved in the hospital’s aim of advancing a digital transformation strategy.
                    
                                        
                    
                Healthcare data surge prompts strategic investments in analytics
                                                                                                 
                        
                          About 30% of data worldwide is generated from healthcare.
                    
                                        
                    
                Enteral feeding devices market size to grow by 6.42% CAGR until 2027
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The market is expected to grow by $1.36b within the forecast period.
                    
                                        
                    
                Medical exoskeleton market projected to reach $974.8m by 2027
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The market is driven by an ageing population, a rise in chronic diseases, and technological advancements.
                    
                                        
                    
                Australia to allocate $149.7m for urgent care clinics
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The budget will fund 29 additional Medicare UCCs. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Gleneagles Hospital CEO plants his hospitality roots into healthcare
                                                                                                 
                        
                          CEO Thomas Wee shares his strategy and vision for a patient-centric Singapore hospital at 2024 Healthcare Asia Summit.
                    
                                        
                    
                Australia’s Eastern Health unveils First Nations clinic for cancer
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The Nangnak Warr Bagora Clinic will provide medical oncology services to Aboriginal Victorians.
                    
                                        
                    
                Remote surgical assistance to advance with AI integration in telehealth
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Live streaming and AI-driven analytics could contribute to the tool’s transformation.
                    
                                        
                    
                Australia to expand Medicare coverage on gynaecologist consultations
                                                                                                 
                        
                          An investment of $32.4m (A$49.1m) will allow longer consultations for patients with complex gynaecological conditions.
                    
                                        
                    
                Global skin allergy testing market to hit $771.5m by 2028
                                                                                                 
                        
                          It is projected to grow at a 6.6% CAGR.
                    
                                        
                    
                Tan Tock Seng Hospital introduces flexible working shifts for nurses
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The initiative allows nurses to have a mix of routine and flexible shifts.
                    
                                        
                    
                Explore Investment Opportunities and Cutting-edge Innovations at International Healthcare Week in Hong Kong this May
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The two concurrent events encompass both upstream and downstream healthcare industries, from technology research to medical device manufacturing.
                    
                                        
                    
                Liquid biopsy market to reach $11.3b by 2029
                                                                                                 
                        
                          By clinical applications, therapy selection held the largest market share in 2023.