Australia
Australian wound care management market set for 4% CAGR growth until 2033
The country has accounted for 10% of APAC’s WCM devices market in 2023.
Australian wound care management market set for 4% CAGR growth until 2033
The country has accounted for 10% of APAC’s WCM devices market in 2023.
The Alfred's new cancer centre to boost melanoma care
The $98.2m (A$152m) centre can accommodate 300 patients for treatment daily.
TPCH halts nitrous oxide use in anaesthetic practices to reduce emissions
The hospital decommissioned the use of reticulated nitrous oxide anaesthetic gas in its practice.
St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne introduces new programme for older adults with mental illness
The Canine Assisted Therapy caters to patients over 65 years old.
Western Health takes home Healthcare Asia Awards 2024 for EMR system expansion
The EMR project exemplifies a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
The Alfred launches Victoria’s first concussion clinic
The facility has admitted over 680 concussion patients annually.
Australia opens $12.6m grant for international clinical trials and evidence-based healthcare
The application is for the 2024 International Clinical Trial Collaborations grant opportunity.
St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne introduces da Vinci Robotic surgery
It will allow SVHM surgeons to perform minimally-invasive procedures.
Northern Health partners with Datos Health for care pathway automation
The company will use Dato’s Open Care platform for virtual services.
Australia forms expert panel to assess $500m genomic research
Health system and genomic experts will look into measures to boost research mission funding.
St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne performs the world’s first 3D POEM endoscopy
Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy has been used to treat the oesophagus disorder achalasia.
Australia invests $50m in advanced artificial heart technology
It is the third-largest investment from the Medical Research Future Fund.
Australia allocates $308m to health-relate research projects, new grants
A total of 110 research projects will receive funds.
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne conducts first-ever clinical trials for personalised multiple myeloma treatments
The Viber-M trial is applied to nine Australian and New Zealand hospitals.
Australia grants University of Sydney $35m for cornea manufacturing facility
More than 2,000 Australians need a corneal tissue transplant for restored vision.
Australia allocates $20m for new treatments for childhood brain cancers
A National Childhood Brain Cancer Clinical Trial Consortium will be opened.
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne launches new cellular lab
The new facility will open new trials on CAR-T cell and T cell engagers for cancer treatment.