Healthcare

NHCS performs ‘first-in-Singapore’ procedure for heart failure patients

The new technique uses a balloon and stent to clear blockages in LVADs.

India’s Ankura Hospital secures $19.3m for expansion

The funding would be used to improve paediatric, maternity, and gynaecology services.

KKH-led institute launches sexual health guidelines for women

The guidelines cover screening, assessment, education, and management.

NHG appoints new Chairman, Medical Board for population health

Mark Chan specialised in geriatric medicine in 2007.

Sharda Care - Healthcity opens in Greater Noida, India

The hospital features a 60-bed Emergency & Trauma Care Centre.

TMC and Prudential Singapore partner to expand specialist access

A hundred medical specialists will be added to the insurance’s hospital-led programme.

KFSHRC unveils palliative care programme for adolescents and young adults

It is delivered by a multidisciplinary team for patients facing life-limiting illnesses.

Global patient portals market to reach $8.38b by 2030

Thanks to collaborations between new entrants and major software vendors.

SGH, Siemens ink MoU to advance healthcare innovation

One key area is the development of new technologies.

Medical device firms eye sustainability amidst regulatory changes

Regulatory shifts may lead to temporary device shortages in the short term.

Australian gov’t invests $189,000 to NSW aged care transition project

The funding follows an initial grant awarded in May 2024.

Australian gov’t to ban public-private partnerships in NSW acute hospitals

The legislation will apply to future governments who seek a privatisation agenda.

India’s diagnostic imaging market to exceed $7b by 2033

Thanks to rising healthcare expenditure and a greater demand for accessible solutions.

Gleneagles Hospital Bengaluru unveils interventional radiology cath lab

The lab is located in the hospital’s Richmond Road Facility.

Tan Tock Seng Hospital adopts automated prostate biopsy tech

The machine uses robot-guided MRI fusion and advanced auto-segmentation.