Healthcare
Asia-Pacific leads fastest growth in global sleep apnoea devices market
Asia-Pacific leads fastest growth in global sleep apnoea devices market
Awareness about the condition is rising in countries like China, India, and Japan.
Australia adds Galactosaemia tests to Victoria newborn screening programme
The genetic condition affects the body’s ability to metabolise galactose.
Malaysia’s UTAR Hospital appoints new CEO
Dato’ Dr Ding previously served as the Director of Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang.
Brain-computer interface market to be valued at $3.1b by 2030
One driver is the rising demand for neurorehabilitation solutions.
Apollo, University of Leicester launch digital health centre in India
The Indian hub opened at the Apollo University campus in Chittoor.
Australia’s oncology devices market to witness 3% CAGR until 2033
It accounted for 10% of the Asia Pacific market in 2024.
Australia invests $6.3m to build new Tasmania cancer wellness centre
It will be located opposite the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Singapore's 'Grow Well SG' promotes health habits in children
The strategy emphasises early intervention in nutrition, sleep, learning, and exercise.
Medical support centre for foreign patients moves to Seoul Station
Consultations in English, Chinese, Japanese, or Russian are available.
India’s Kauvery Hospital unveils new community clinic at Express Avenue
The facility serves both mall visitors and members associated with the EA Group.
Sunway Medical Centre to advance prostate cancer diagnosis in new partnership
The centre will leverage fully automated lesion segmentation in PSMA-PET/CT imaging.
Hong Kong launches new dedicated nurse clinic, allied health services
These form part of its Chronic Disease Co-Care Pilot Scheme.
Parkway Shenton Family Medicine Clinic reopens after three-month renovation
It was formerly known as the Ang Mo Kio Family Medicine Centre.
NHCS and Lien Foundation launch new programme for heart failure care
The initiative is set to integrate palliative care into the cardiology speciality.
Hong Kong eyes medical innovation with new key initiatives
One goal is to create a ‘GBA Clinical Trial Collaboration Platform’.
Indonesia’s pharma sector to rely on imports despite export boost: report
Imports are forecast to hit $1.6b by 2029, whilst exports are expected to reach $927m.
$95m Peel Health Campus redevelopment underway in Western Australia
Forward works are expected to begin in the coming months.
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