Healthcare
Metro North Health names Nick Steele as new chief executive
Metro North Health names Nick Steele as new chief executive
He will lead Queensland’s largest hospital and health service.
Asia medical waste container market to jump 7.6% by 2034 as healthcare infra expands
Infectious diseases, increased hospital admissions, and medical tourism will cause higher waste volumes in the region.
Gleneagles scales Johor operations as medical tourism jumps 66%
The hospital's medical tourist arrivals rose by 66% in 2025.
Australia opens 2 new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
The network of clinics is easing pressure on Queensland hospitals.
NHG, LKCMedicine launch programmes addressing high-demand Asian health issues
New medical programs target infectious threats to shore up AHS
HKUMed, QMH’s nerve treatment to end chronic orofacial pain
Percutaneous balloon compression (PBC) is an intravenous treatment option.
Global healthcare PE hits $191b in 2025, report says
Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific led the healthcare PE surge.
Agentic AI to unlock $120m in healthcare system savings
The tool encompasses patient interactions and end-to-end administrative processes.
Gunnedah Hospital launches $35.5m acute services building
The redevelopment enhanced emergency, maternity, and inpatient care.
$53.6m health plan speeds up patient discharge in Queensland hospitals
Hospitals will add 30 treatment spaces amidst rising bed gridlock.
AI forces 70% cut in hospital processing time
Midcycle automation killed paperwork.
CNS drug market to hit $235.9b by 2033 as neurological diseases surge
Mergers and licensing deals are accelerating as the global market valuation nears quarter-trillion mark.
King Faisal immunotherapy combats bone marrow transplant relapse
One-third of transplant recipients can suffer from recurrences without this post-operation boost.
AC Health expands Novartis pact as treatment barriers persist
The partnership also aims to push breast cancer, heart failure, and high cholesterol awareness.
Iswarya Hospital opens specialised vertigo clinic in Chennai
The condition impacts six crore people, whilst most over-60s experience dizziness.
6MM macrophage activation syndrome market eyes 24.7% CAGR growth until 2034
The market was valued at $110m in 2024.
Health Information Bill compels providers to share patient data
The new bill is expected to take effect in early 2027.