In Focus

US foreign aid cuts pressure health systems in emerging markets

At least 38% of USAID funds have been cut compared to FY 2024-25.

India’s healthcare market to reach $638b by 2025

However, the country still needs to fill in its infrastructure gap.

Hospitals need unified strategy vs ransomware

Healthcare was the second-most attacked sector by ransomware in the first half of 2024.

UTAR Hospital’s Ding Lay Ming pushes specialist rural care

The not-for-profit hospital's CEO wants to reach the poor whilst also serving those who can pay.

Asian Hospital’s CyberKnife tracks tumours in real time

The robotic radiosurgery system cuts cancer treatment from 30 to five sessions.

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.

NUHCS training more surgeons on less invasive heart valve implant

TAVI targets a condition that often begins with a heart murmur.

The Medical City eyes wider access to liver transplants

Manila has a low transplant volume due to high costs.

The Medical City explores expansion outside Metro Manila

International expansion is not a priority now, according to its CEO.

Thomson Medical to open second fertility hub

The Singapore-based hospital operator has upgraded its hardware to meet patient needs.

Wearable tech is your heart’s new best friend

One specialist clinic in Singapore uses a Holter patch to cut face-to-face appointments.

Healthcare stakeholders told to push rule changes in Asia

Conflicting laws are increasing the operational costs of multinational companies.

Mahkota Medical Centre uses smart wards to speed up care

The system gives nurses an extra hour and 34 minutes per patient for caregiving.

APAC healthcare investments diversify as China dealmaking slows

India emerges as a prominent alternative amidst its growing middle class.