China

Sri Lanka opens largest nephrology hospital in South Asia

The hospital features 200 general inpatient beds and 100 hemodialysis beds.

China’s He Health rolls out online consultation services

The platform expanded its services after obtaining an internet hospital license.

China sets healthcare reform tasks for 2021

Emphasis will be placed on disease prevention in the country.

Chinese biopharmas eye collaboration with western firms

This could help them in promoting indigenous medicines.

Use of handheld ultrasounds on the rise in China

It found importance in treating patients in rural areas.

China to shift towards quality development for public hospitals

It also called for deepened reforms of medical service pricing.

China implements pharma patent reforms

It has introduced a patent term extension for drugs.

Growing demand and investments drive China’s ventilators market

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of mortality in the country.

China’s Renji Hospital launches IVF service app

It combines third-party assured data verification with blockchain technology.

China’s JD Health revamps online app

It has also introduced a new hotline service.

Subdued economy dampens multinational pharmas’ growth in China

Opportunities for MNCs exist largely in generics and OTC segments.

Healthcare improvements drive China’s oxygenators market

The country is expected to maintain a 50% market share in APAC through 2025.

UMP Healthcare’s GOLD™ Training Program joins the roster of winners in Healthcare Asia Awards 2021

The company took home the Primary Care Provider of the Year (China) trophy this year.

Hygeia Healthcare buys 100% stake in Etern Group for $268m

The acquisition indirectly holds 98% of Suzhou Yongding Hospital in Jiangsu.

China's local immunotherapy drugs poised for approvals

The brands could see significant adoption in more cost-conscious markets.