Healthcare
Final stage of Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment begins in Australia
Final stage of Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment begins in Australia
Structural works have started on its new seven-storey tower.
Prevalent cases of chronic hepatitis B in 7MM to reach 3.9 million in 2034
Japan is expected to record the highest number at 1.06 million cases.
Saudi Arabia, Syria eye cooperation in digital health
The countries’ ministers considered areas for exchanging expertise.
Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh Care to pilot AI remote patient monitoring in new partnership
The group signed an MoU with UK-based HealthGuardian AI.
Philippine hospital adopts Holmium Laser for urology treatments
The tech breaks kidney stones into particles, avoiding open or laparoscopic surgery.
IHH Healthcare’s net profit drops 29% to $105m in Q2
Revenue grew 3% to $1.5b (RM6.3b).
Asian Hospital, Ateneo partner to launch MBA Health Programme in Manila
The initiative focuses on strategy, operations, and leadership skills.
New medical ambulatory care unit opens in Wollongong Hospital
It is designed for patients following an emergency department stay or admission.
South Korea’s MOHW holds on-site meeting on emergency care improvements
Planned reforms include developing a rapid transport–acceptance–transfer system.
Global oxygen concentrators market to reach $1.71b by 2030
By end users, the home care setting segment held the largest market share in 2024.
Australia passes aged care reform bill ahead of new Act
It implements 58 Royal Commission recommendations.
Mahkota Medical Centre joins ‘The Great Journey’ in Johor, Malaysia
Key benefits include waived administration charges and COVID-19 screening tests.
Max Healthcare, BTA to boost radiology training in India
Key initiatives include FRCR exam training.
Australian gov’t invests $196k for Aboriginal women’s health workforce
One-off grants of up to $3,268 (A$5,000) will be offered to ACCHO health clinicians.
Global ophthalmic imaging market to hit $3.8b by 2030
AI integration and portable imaging devices further drive adoption.
P. D. Hinduja Hospital opens geriatric clinic for seniors
The facility focuses on preventive and curative guidance.
What lies ahead UAE’s medical device market?
The government pledged $150m to build 10 hospitals over the next decade.