Australia
New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Southport, Australia
New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in Southport, Australia
The facility offers care for non-life-threatening conditions such as cuts and infections.
Major infrastructure upgrades underway at Broken Hill Health Service
These include an upgraded ED and additional key health worker accommodations.
Australian gov’t to rollout connected EMR system in Victoria
A $14M (A$21.4m) investment will support four health services in the transition.
Wollongong Hospital to add MRI and CT Scanners under $14.3m upgrade
Medical imaging works are expected to be completed in late 2025.
What’s driving Australia’s PET imaging market?
The integration of AI addresses the limitations of traditional systems.
Tamworth Hospital unveils first look of expanded Nioka Palliative Care Unit
The expansion doubles the number of dedicated palliative care beds.
Australia invests in the Pacific to address climate change health impacts
This supports the implementation of Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy.
Australia’s gastroscopes market set for 7% CAGR growth until 2033
Thanks to the adoption of advanced diagnostic tools.
Australia to form transition taskforce for aged care reforms
It will provide advice to ensure reforms address future challenges and opportunities in aged care.
Australia invests $162k in Deniliquin Hospital’s surgical suite upgrade
This will provide easier access to medical gases and surgical equipment.
Australian gov’t to establish national body for genomics
Genomics Australia will prioritise improving access to personalised cancer care.
Australia introduces bill to deliver paramedic practitioners in Victoria
The new specialised role will enable graduates to independently deliver urgent care.
Australia expands dialysis services in remote First Nations communities
Seven remote locations have been selected for the new services.
Australian gov’t allocates $271.2k to Tamworth Hospital upgrades
This is part of a $7.8m (A$12m) investment under the Regional Health Minor Works Programme.
Australia launches menopause hub at the Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick
The hub includes NSW’s first publicly funded hormone and mood clinic.
Australian gov’t allocates $329k for Wyong Hospital facility upgrades
The funding will be used for two minor work projects at the establishment.
Young Hospital secures $165,000 funding boost for equipment upgrade
The amount will be used to purchase an endoscopy reprocessing system.
Commentary
Why preventing diseases through adult immunisation is essential to keeping Singaporeans healthy