In Focus

India’s pharma industry to face ongoing scrutiny over quality issues

A recent FDA announcement presents risks for the country’s sector.

Integrated patient care systems market to hit $41.8b by 2030

Hospitals and health systems are the primary adopters of these platforms.

SingHealth, Philips to roll out smart ICUs to cut false alarms

The system uses predictive capabilities for early treatment in general wards.

Aster Sanad Hospital to expand specialised care

Its CEO plans to boost centers of excellence in cardiology, orthopaedics, and neurology.

KMI Healthcare to open 100-bed specialist hospital in Penang

Due in 2028, the facility will offer advanced imaging systems and modern surgical tech.

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.