Healthcare

Changi General Hospital, SMRT to boost occupational health and safety

Key areas include injury prevention and chronic disease management.

DOH Abu Dhabi and Accenture ink MoU to drive digital health transformation

Both parties will apply advanced tools for data standardisation.

Singapore pledges additional $10m to The Pandemic Fund

This brings the country’s total contribution to $20m

Makati Medical Centre reintroduces MakatiMed@Home service

The initiative targets patients with limited mobility.

The Alfred, Monash University leverage bioengineered skin for burn patients

The technique is expected to replace the need for traditional donor sites.

India’s DHR-ICMR unveils 2024-29 action plan for Viksit Bharat

One of its key areas includes the promotion of indigenous and affordable health technologies.

Australia’s “Health in My Language” expands to sexual, reproductive health

The new phase will address issues such as menopause, contraception, and pregnancy options.

APAC leads wound care market with 7.46% CAGR growth through 2029

Smart technologies are gaining traction in the region.

Digital health faces reimbursement issues amidst rapid market growth

Another barrier is the initial cost of any digital health app.

IHH Healthcare acquires Penang's Island Hospital for $891.4m

The group now operates 18 hospitals across Malaysia.

HMI Singapore names new CEO

Dr Walter Lim will oversee TPA, primary care, ambulatory care, and training arms.

IHH Healthcare Singapore unveils robotics-focused rehabilitation centre

The facility utilises intelligent algorithms, ergonomics, and motion control.

Global REM sleep behaviour disorder market to reach $438.6m by 2028

It is driven the increasing integration of AI and ML in RBD detection.

SG to launch national strategy for allied health professionals

It will also implement a mandatory continuing professional education by 2026.