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ADB OKs loan of US$450m for Philippines' universal healthcare coverage
ADB OKs loan of US$450m for Philippines' universal healthcare coverage
The policy-based loan will help integrate quality health services.
New government hospital offers advanced services for underserved Pingtung patients
Pingtung Veterans General Hospital deployed AI whilst saving travel time for patients and medical staff.
IHH is reevaluating its China operations: report
The hospital wants referrals across primary, outpatient, and inpatient care.
Hongkongers want employers to support health and wellbeing amidst high inflation
A Cigna report showed that 72% of respondents complained that being healthy is expensive.
Ali Health seeks to boost cloud-based pharmacy business
Part of its strategy is to acquire some marketing businesses of Alimama.
KPJ Healthcare posts stronger metrics due to swifter bed capacity expansion
Its risk is that delayed construction affects capacity expansion for KPJ Damansara 2
Young healthcare workers want digital tech to improve work satisfaction: report
Professionals prefer portable ultrasound apps (35%) and chatbots (33%).
Bahrain medical devices market to grow by 5.8% CAGR from 2022-2027
There is a downward revision due to slow economic growth.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi leads robotic kidney surgery in UAE
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has conducted three robot-assisted kidney transplants for the first time in the UAE.
DA secures US$ 40.8m series C1 extension round for secondary care
The funds were from participating investors Square Peg and Novo Holdings.
Leaders from hospitals and leading health institutions launch research alliance vs viruses
The research brings scientists from four countries to conduct rapid responses against viruses.
Taichung Veterans General Hospital taps genetic testing for early disease screening
The non-cancer genetic testing emphasised conditions such as hearing loss and colonic polyps.
Global medical costs hit historic high of 10.7% in 2023
Around 58% of global insurers expect for the trend to rise for the next three years.
Taiwan's biotech institute inks MOU with tech firm to speed up digital health development
The document is also aimed at promoting Taiwan's digital health products globally.
CHI accelerates the development and adoption of health tech firm innovations
The Centre for Healthcare Innovation invests $2.4m (US1.8m) to set a framework that can test the safety of market-ready innovations.
APAC’s healthcare spending to surge 9.9% in 2023 – WTW Survey
The region’s 2023 prediction is smaller than the global average of 10.7%
Global Assistance and Healthcare to improve evolving needs of global business landscape
GAH is also seeking to expand in other markets with the increase in travel.
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