Healthcare
Amrita Hospital receives $171k ICMR grant for research
Amrita Hospital receives $171k ICMR grant for research
Three doctors were each awarded $57,123 (₹50 lakh).
Northern Beaches Hospital to install critical care cameras for children
Units will be placed in the ED, paediatric ward, and special care nursery.
Laparoscopic instruments market to be valued at $16.78b by 2030
It is driven by the rising incidence of colorectal cancer, obesity, and gallstones.
NUHS secures $1.81m for AI-powered dementia prevention research
A multidisciplinary team will lead the project.
South and SEA countries partner to strengthen health research systems
Key priority areas include joint efforts in medical technology innovation and ethics.
Saudi Arabia, New Zealand eye healthcare cooperation
Talks highlighted the development of patient-centred healthcare models.
Australian gov’t to set up $32.5m health maintenance fund for WA hospitals
The fund will roll out across 2025-26 and 2026-27.
Rooftop helipad planned for $506.1m New Shellharbour Hospital
The helipad will support rapid transfers of patients requiring critical care.
Draft released for Australia’s health and medical research strategy
Feedback is welcome through submissions, webinars, workshops, and roundtables.
National Skin Centre launches vitiligo data collection in Southeast Asia
The centre plans to enrol up to 500 patients in the programme.
Alternative cancer treatment market to hit $2.16b by 2030
Rising cancer incidence and survivorship rates drive complementary therapies.
India’s robotic surgical systems market eyes 10% CAGR growth until 2036
Thanks to wider hospital adoption and increased training in robotic surgery techniques.
Singapore launches $5.12m stroke rehabilitation initiative
The Lien Foundation will invest $4m (S$5.09m) over four years to fund the project.
Singapore's AI push to aid pulmonary care
The Health Sciences Authority has granted pre-market approval for LungVision.
Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur unveils new cochlear implant system
Patients can receive future software updates without undergoing additional surgery.
Singapore and Malaysia launch medical device regulatory reliance programme
This aims to streamline registration of several medical devices.
KKH unveils upgraded intensive care units for women and children
Key services are placed side by side to streamline patient care.