Healthcare
New cancer care centre to launch at OFW Hospital, Philippines
New cancer care centre to launch at OFW Hospital, Philippines
Operations are planned to start in the first quarter of 2026.
New healthcare worker accommodation delivered to Leeton District Hospital
The units are expected to be ready for occupancy by early next year.
Australia invests $3.8m in new linear accelerators at Gosford Cancer Centre
The machines can capture 4D imaging and monitor respiratory motion.
Health spending in developed markets to remain elevated in 2025
Key drivers include infrastructure investments, digital technologies, and higher wages.
Saudi Arabia’s medical tourism market to reach $0.54b by 2029
The country is becoming a hub for specialised medical services such as cardiology and orthopedics.
Hong Kong seeks prescription for nursing shortage
The city must improve working conditions and offer nurses better pay.
APAC computed tomography market to grow at over 3% CAGR until 2033
64-slice CT systems are expected to drive the largest market share growth.
Emerging markets to see slightly slower health expenditure growth in 2025
Meanwhile, Mainland China and India are expected to witness high growth in health spending.
APAC malaria diagnostics market to grow at 6.1% CAGR through 2030
It is poised to witness the fastest growth amongst other regions.
SNUBH to launch Korea’s first int'l PSP Research and Treatment Centre
The centre will facilitate treatment, research, and the potential commercialisation of PSP therapies.
Australia invests $48.1m in Royal Flying Doctor Service
It will expand on the RFDS’s primary care, mental health, and dental services.
SGH and Philips to set up MRI training centre in Singapore
The centre is open to public and private hospitals in Singapore and APAC.
Digital barriers challenge telemedicine access for vulnerable patients
Aging populations and low-income groups face hurdles in adopting telemedicine.
Ultrasound transducer market to reach $4.53b by 2030
Key drivers include increased product launches and innovations.
Asia-Pacific to exhibit faster growth in the global microcatheters market
It is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.73% through 2032.
Global gender reassignment surgery market to grow by $369m by 2028
Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine show the potential to improve surgery results.
Australia opens first midwife-led maternity centre
Women wishing to use the new centre can self-refer via the East Metropolitan Health Service website.
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