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NCCS and tech firm to collaborate on Asian-prevalent cancer research
NCCS and tech firm to collaborate on Asian-prevalent cancer research
The deal will speed up translational cancer research over the next two years.
Healthcare businesses urged to address these five AI risks
Amongst the risks are bias, misinformation, and privacy.
Singapore’s National University Cancer Institute welcomes new director
The outgoing director is exiting after nine years of service
SG medical device market to generate a CAGR of 7.4% from 2022-2027
The market will reach $1.4b (USD1.1b) by 2027.
New Primary Care Research Institute to boost SingHealth Polyclinics
The SingHealth Polyclinics and its partners will explore new models of primary care.
Supercomputer deployed for AI tool needs in NUHS
The Prescience supercomputer will train AI models that will enhance treatments.
IHH net income down 51% YoY in Q2
The decline was driven by foreign exchange losses amidst Turkish Lira devaluation.
IHH SG boss appointed as Group CEO
Dr. Prem Kumar Nair was chosen due to his strong credentials.
TMG's EBITDA grows to $103.3m in FY23
Its Singapore segment revenue was driven by higher bill sizes.
MOH, Australia sign MOU to boost health coordination amidst ageing population
Potential collaborations are in aged care, primary care, and health financing.
Parkway Life REIT priced 7-year fixed rate notes at $33m
The notes are due in 2030.
TTSH and life sciences firm to deliver advanced multiple-gene testing
Their clinical research will help lessen testing costs.
Over one-third of Singaporeans cut back health-related expenses
TELUS Health said 65% curtailed their discretionary spending.
Singapore Red Cross now accepts crypto donations
Crypto donations is coursed via crypto payment gateway Triple-A.
Singapore’s healthtech agency rebrands as Synapxe
AI-powered platforms were unveiled as the agency was rechristened.
Singapore launches industry transformation map 2025 for healthcare
Preventive health takes centre stage.
Vacant buildings to turn into hostel accommodation for SG’s foreign HCWs
The retrofitted rooms are for newly employed Singapore public healthcare workers.
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