Healthcare

Bowtie expands VHIS benefits with histotripsy at Gleneagles

The hospital is also “Asia's first private hospital to offer Histotripsy treatment”.

Island Hospital uses data-driven rehab to speed up recovery

The tech tailors patient exercises and gives real-time feedback.

Healthcare nanorobots market to hit $11b by 2030

Nanorobots are being increasingly used in drug delivery and cancer treatment.

Qatar closes clinics and suspends doctors over licensing violations

One case involves the temporary shutdown of a private nutrition centre.

Australian gov’t extends funding for men’s health checks in rural NSW

The funding supports the Men’s Health Education Rural Van.

Medicare updates to expand GP access in 34 Australian communities

Locations will be classified into one of seven categories according to census data.

What factors drive the cardiac valve repair devices market in MEA?

Mitral valve annuloplasty devices are expected to see the highest growth in the region.

Sunway Medical Centre unveils robotic system for spine surgeries

Key features include AI-powered surgical planning and real-time visualisation.

China's ophthalmic laser market eyes 4% CAGR growth until 2033

The country accounted for 25% of the Asia-Pacific market in 2024.

Hospitals urged to bridge gap in women’s healthcare

Better investment in women’s health could boost the global economy by $1t annually by 2040.

Global electronic skin market to reach $44.6b by 2032

One driver is the growing need for remote patient monitoring.

Asian Hospital inks partnership agreement with Shinagawa Healthcare

Key areas include knowledge exchange and healthcare service delivery.

Australia invests $525m in John Hunter Hospital redevelopment

A new acute services building is expected to be completed by 2026.

Australian gov’t allocates $6.4m in Echuca Regional Health upgrades

Two facilities will be housed on the top floor of the refurbished Lumeah building.

SingHealth and SATA CommHealth ink MoU for community-based care

The partnership will focus on supporting community health posts and frailty screening.