Healthcare

Challenges persist in Singapore's aged care homes

Their services are routinary and not personalised mainly due to resource constraints.

Philippines’ MPH, Intellicare, and Avega to strengthen healthcare access

Six MPH hospitals will be participating in the Preferred Partnership Programme.

Qatar shuts down two private healthcare units for licencing violations

Legal and administrative measures are being taken against the violators involved.

Pharma dose CMOs face slow growth amidst challenging market conditions

The global shortage of generic drugs has worsened over the past year.

AI in clinical trials raises legal and ethical challenges

These systems raise concerns about consent, data sourcing, and ethical standard compliance.

Biologic therapies advance severe asthma treatment

Some treatments show potential for wider application.

Prostate cancer market to reach $596.22m by 2028

Thanks to a steady rise in clinical trials involving an innovator drug.

Singapore and Saudi Arabia sign MoU on health cooperation

It outlines areas such as education and training, primary healthcare, and promotion policies.

SingHealth names new CEO for Eastern General Hospital

Gan Wee Hoe’s appointment will be concurrent with his position as SCH’s CEO.

Hong Kong pharmaceutical market to be valued at $3b by 2028

However, competition from neighbouring markets poses downside risks.

Home health hub market to reach $9.16b by 2032

It is driven by innovations in telemedicine, monitoring devices, and wearables.

Patient engagement technology market to grow by $37.41b by 2028

It is driven by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases and the shift toward digital healthcare solutions.

$2m grant to boost cancer immunotherapy research in Australia

The centre will advance immunotherapy through real-time monitoring of patients' immune responses.

New breast screening clinic opens in Hobart, Tasmania

It is the third permanent clinic in the state.

Australia’s FWLHD unveils chronic and complex wound and stoma clinic

The clinic will operate once a week from Broken Hill Hospital.