Healthcare
Singpore eye institute, CityUHK ink MoU on eye care research
Singpore eye institute, CityUHK ink MoU on eye care research
Key focus areas also include education and knowledge exchange.
Barwon Health opens ‘Medical Day Hub’ at University Hospital Geelong
The purpose-built facility integrates four existing services.
AC Health seals alliance with ABC Impact in investment tie-up
The partnership between the Philippine and Singaporean firms supports the healthcare group’s expansion plans.
APAC sees fastest growth in global antibody discovery services market
Thanks to increasing pharmaceutical and biotechnology activities.
Final stage of Ballarat Base Hospital redevelopment begins in Australia
Structural works have started on its new seven-storey tower.
Prevalent cases of chronic hepatitis B in 7MM to reach 3.9 million in 2034
Japan is expected to record the highest number at 1.06 million cases.
Saudi Arabia, Syria eye cooperation in digital health
The countries’ ministers considered areas for exchanging expertise.
Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh Care to pilot AI remote patient monitoring in new partnership
The group signed an MoU with UK-based HealthGuardian AI.
Philippine hospital adopts Holmium Laser for urology treatments
The tech breaks kidney stones into particles, avoiding open or laparoscopic surgery.
IHH Healthcare’s net profit drops 29% to $105m in Q2
Revenue grew 3% to $1.5b (RM6.3b).
Asian Hospital, Ateneo partner to launch MBA Health Programme in Manila
The initiative focuses on strategy, operations, and leadership skills.
New medical ambulatory care unit opens in Wollongong Hospital
It is designed for patients following an emergency department stay or admission.
South Korea’s MOHW holds on-site meeting on emergency care improvements
Planned reforms include developing a rapid transport–acceptance–transfer system.
Global oxygen concentrators market to reach $1.71b by 2030
By end users, the home care setting segment held the largest market share in 2024.
Australia passes aged care reform bill ahead of new Act
It implements 58 Royal Commission recommendations.
Mahkota Medical Centre joins ‘The Great Journey’ in Johor, Malaysia
Key benefits include waived administration charges and COVID-19 screening tests.
Max Healthcare, BTA to boost radiology training in India
Key initiatives include FRCR exam training.