Healthcare

South Korea eases requirements for drug imports

Pharmaceutical companies could benefit from the government’s drive to reduce regulatory uncertainty.

South Korea eases requirements for drug imports

Pharmaceutical companies could benefit from the government’s drive to reduce regulatory uncertainty.

Chinese vaccines remain vital in developing nations despite criticisms

Developing nations face inadequate supply as developed nations stockpiled vaccines from top manufacturers.

Dialysis machines see rise in use in South Korea

The pandemic has heightened the necessity of its use for people with renal diseases.

Dialysis machines see rise in use in South Korea

The pandemic has heightened the necessity of its use for people with renal diseases.

Extracorporeal life support devices rises in use in Australia

It played a major role in treating high risk COVID-19 patients.

Taiwan's novel pharma products hit by low reimbursement prices

The low rates are discouraging the launch of new innovative products, insiders say.

Japan's liver cancer surveillance program hailed as world's best

The country established the programme for early detection of HCC in the 1980s.

BOQI International Medical acquires three hospitals for $24.92m

Two of the hospitals specialise in OB/GYN and traditional Chinese medicine.

What will drive India's healthcare investments in coming years?

Although the country has the largest youth population, its number of senior citizens are rising.

Dr Rohan Mendis: Revolutionary aesthetics in Singapore

The veteran specialist talks about the world’s only non-invasive aesthetic treatment that simultaneously removes fat and builds muscle.

Australia's surgical sutures market to rebound in 2021

Tech advancements reducing risks of infections has improved its adoption.

India ranks 2nd in COVID-19 clinical trials

This was attributed to the high number of cases in the country.

Exports of South Korea's virus-related medical goods surged four-fold in 2020

The country has also expressed plans to speed up exports of medical supplies.

Incentives to boost India's local raw pharma materials output

The country is looking to ease its dependency on China for raw material imports.

Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care acquires Manipal Hospital Klang

It is looking to rebrand the 220-bed Malaysian hospital.

Strong state commitment boosts Hong Kong's healthcare sector

The government has allocated 15% of its 2021 budget to healthcare.

Singapore government committee to look into Integrated Shield Plans issues

Concerned parties have met to discuss improvements on management of IP panels.