Healthcare

Emerging markets to see slightly slower health expenditure growth in 2025

Meanwhile, Mainland China and India are expected to witness high growth in health spending.

APAC malaria diagnostics market to grow at 6.1% CAGR through 2030

It is poised to witness the fastest growth amongst other regions.

SNUBH to launch Korea’s first int'l PSP Research and Treatment Centre

The centre will facilitate treatment, research, and the potential commercialisation of PSP therapies.

Australia invests $48.1m in Royal Flying Doctor Service

It will expand on the RFDS’s primary care, mental health, and dental services.

SGH and Philips to set up MRI training centre in Singapore

The centre is open to public and private hospitals in Singapore and APAC.

Digital barriers challenge telemedicine access for vulnerable patients

Aging populations and low-income groups face hurdles in adopting telemedicine.  

Ultrasound transducer market to reach $4.53b by 2030

Key drivers include increased product launches and innovations.

Asia-Pacific to exhibit faster growth in the global microcatheters market

It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.73% through 2032.

Global gender reassignment surgery market to grow by $369m by 2028

Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine show the potential to improve surgery results.

Australia opens first midwife-led maternity centre

Women wishing to use the new centre can self-refer via the East Metropolitan Health Service website.

$70.5m Cowra Hospital redevelopment reaches structural completion

The facility will include renal dialysis, oncology services, and its first CT scanner.

Qatar and Dominican Republic review cooperation in health

Both discussed opportunities for further development.

World Bank OKs $250m for Türkiye’s public health emergency preparedness

The funding will support improvements in capacity to detect and respond to health crises.

Outpatient care eases pressure on Singapore hospitals

Hospitalisation is more expensive due to room charges, nursing care, and other fees.

Cleft lip surgery market to reach $564.01m by 2029

Thanks to a growing awareness of congenital deformities.