Healthcare
Saudi Arabia’s HHC and Cigna eye enhanced healthcare delivery
Saudi Arabia’s HHC and Cigna eye enhanced healthcare delivery
Both will focus on healthcare clusters as they shift towards a value-based care model.
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
Gastroparesis drugs market to increase by $1.42b by 2028
It is driven by rising diabetes rates.
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.
$165m Griffith Base Hospital redevelopment on track for 2025 completion
The new hospital will increase ambulatory care space.
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.
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