Healthcare

India urged to boost health spending to support sector’s growth

Much of the outlay comes from the private sector and out-of-pocket payments.

Hearing aids market to be valued at $14.42b by 2030

The sector’s growth is attributed to the rising prevalence of hearing loss.

Australian gov’t invests $6.2m in new Ipswich transit care centre

The facility will double the capacity of the existing lounge.

Saudi, Iraq sign MoU to develop sustainable healthcare partnerships

The meeting focused on expanding bilateral cooperation.

Manipal Hospitals to set up 350-bed multi-speciality facility in Nagpur

The project follows an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra.

Naruvi Hospitals, LCUBE Healthcare to offer liver transplant in Vellore

Clinics will be held on the first and third Saturdays of each month.

$85.2m Ripley Health Expansion facility reaches practical completion

The 90-bed facility will provide geriatric care, palliative care, and interim care.

NSW health workers to get 8.5% pay rise under government deal

The increase is 4% plus 0.5% in superannuation from 1 July, and 4% from 1 July 2026.

India launches index to benchmark state drug regulatory systems

SHRESTH will track parameters such as laboratory testing capacities.

What factors drive the ophthalmology surgical device market?

Eye disorders such as cataracts and glaucoma fuel the sector’s demand.

Singapore and Hong Kong ink MoU on health product regulation

The agreement covers pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and traditional medicine.

NTUH launches centre for robotic and innovative surgery

CRIS focuses on clinical application, training, and research and innovation.

New theatre suite opens at Victoria’s Yarrawonga Hospital

Staff are transitioning surgical services into the facility.