Australia
Redevelopment begins at Port Macquarie Private Hospital
Redevelopment begins at Port Macquarie Private Hospital
It is expected to be completed by April 2026.
Builder appointed for $61.3m Temora Hospital redevelopment
The project is expected to be completed in 2028.
Upgrades underway for Australia’s Maryborough Hospital
A new forecourt and patient drop-off zone are being built.
Australian gov’t launches new virtual women’s health clinic
It offers free medical advice and treatment via phone or online.
SVHM adopts automated track system for pathology
The system moves samples using small motorised carriers known as “CARs”.
Western Australia Health, Baret to roll out state-wide messaging system
The platform supports secure communications amongst clinical and frontline staff.
Footscray Hospital enters next phase ahead of 2026 opening
Specialised staff will participate in 26 exercises to test critical care procedures.
Major construction starts on $585m Melton Hospital
The facility is expected to treat up to 130,000 patients annually.
Craig Drummond joins Ramsay Health Care board
He previously served as CEO of Medibank.
Eight Australian hospitals secure MERP funding for equipment upgrades
The investment supports ten equipment upgrade projects.
Australia’s medical devices market to grow 5% annually through 2034
Thanks to a $65.5m investment by the government.
Australian gov’t to establish new Bundaberg Hospital in Queensland
The facility will have 410 hospital beds.
Rockhampton Hospital’s expanded ED boosts acute treatment care
An emergency fast-track area features 12 new treatment spaces.
Australia allocates $65.5m for biomedical and medtech advancements
The funding supports three companies that will target projects within their expertise.
$982k grants back women’s health research in Victoria, Australia
Fifteen researchers will receive up to $98,000 (A$150,000) in funding.
Australian gov’t invests $1.1m for Victorian mRNA research projects
Six teams were chosen as part of the mRNA Victoria Research Acceleration Fund.
Frankston Hospital to be named Peninsula University Hospital in 2026
The change coincides with the opening of a new clinical services tower.
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