Healthcare
Cardinal Santos unveils brain and spine masterclass in new partnership
Cardinal Santos unveils brain and spine masterclass in new partnership
The launch is in collaboration with Medtronic.
Australian gov’t invests $7.9m in prevention research
The funding will establish new research streams.
AC Health acquires majority stake in Cebu Velez General Hospital
The group plans to expand its network to at least 10 hospitals by 2027.
Pakistan’s Novacare, SSI partner on digital hospital project
Key areas include creating a data and analytics platform for clinical research.
Artemis Hospitals opens Heart & Lung Transplant Centre in North India
The facility will also support multi-state transplant listings.
Metro Pacific Health acquires Metro Antipolo Hospital in Rizal
MPH will open an urgent care centre as part of its plans for MAHMC.
National Dental Centre Singapore rolls out mobile clinic for seniors
It aims to screen 1,900 seniors across 10 nursing homes by 2028.
HMI Medical launches Hinotori robotic-assisted system in Malaysia
It uses robotic arms and a 3D camera controlled from a surgeon’s console.
Southeast Asia health tech funding rebounds to $108m in H1
Deal activity doubled to 16.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital unveils smart ward for neuroscience
It houses an epilepsy monitoring unit with 16 single-patient rooms.
SCH launches humanoid robot to support dementia patients
Dexie communicates in English, Mandarin, Malay, and several Chinese dialects.
HK to strengthen primary healthcare, deepen system reforms
The Government will introduce a bill next year to support these measures.
HSEU, GovInsider to accelerate healthcare workforce development
Both will partner on media content and host events highlighting innovation.
New Zealand’s Christchurch Hospital opens new ambulatory care hub
The $2.8m (NZ$4.7m) hub consolidates six outpatient services.
Qatar shuts down private dental centre
The facility’s sterilisation staff must complete accredited training.
Australia invests $199.3m in regional, rural, and remote aged care
Round 3 of ACCAP will fund a total of 66 infrastructure projects.
Singapore's healthcare emissions above global average, report finds
The government launched the Singapore National Health Sector Emissions Baseline Report.
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