Healthcare

New cancer centre opens in Taranaki, NZ

The facility features the region’s Linear Accelerator for radiation therapy.

KFSHRC signs three cooperation agreements with Al-Qassim Health Cluster

Key areas include telemedicine, medical visits, and education programmes.

Australia to establish independent Centre for Disease Control

The new body will consolidate national evidence to address health threats.

Blood collection devices market to be valued at $13.02b by 2030

One key driver is the emergence of liquid biopsy tests.

Asan Medical Center, QST Hospital ink MoU on heavy ion therapy

The Korean hospital plans to introduce its heavy ion therapy system by 2031.

Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Omani hospital partner for medical cooperation

The hospital and MCMSS will establish a patient referral system.

Global neurovascular devices market to hit 7.22b by 2030

However, high costs and strict regulations may challenge growth.

APAC eyes fastest growth in global companion diagnostics market

Thanks to the rapid development of localised solutions in China, Japan, and India.

HK’s Chronic Disease Co-Care Pilot Scheme expands medical lab services

Patients will be able to visit any of the 63 participating service points, up from 24.

Narayana Health acquires UK-based Practice Plus Group Hospitals

This places the company amongst India’s top three healthcare providers by revenue.

New Hoan My partnership to boost health workforce training in Mekong Delta

The initiative offers training programmes within the network and across the region.

Fast-tracked programme to boost bed capacity at five NZ hospitals

It is expected to provide a total of 140 additional beds by 2026.

‘Cocoon’ programme advances paediatric palliative care in Singapore

It is expected to benefit more than 240 patients over its four-year pilot phase.

HMI Medical launches radiology centre at Royal Square, Novena

The centre features systems such as the MAGNETOM Lumina 3T MRI.

Expanded Nelson Hospital emergency department opens in NZ

The wing features four observation bays and an expanded medication zone.