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Singapore has a ratio of 1 hospital for more than 220,000 Singaporeans
Singapore has a ratio of 1 hospital for more than 220,000 Singaporeans
It has the lowest hospital versus population ratio amongst 33 developed countries.
J&J, A*Star invest $15m for eye health digital innovation consortium
The consortium will create projects for trusted data access in eye care.
Raffles Medical Group to see a 10% decline in H122 net profit: forecast
This is on the back of expected lower revenue from the hospital's COVID-19 services.
TTSH, ASUS build new AI tool for quick diagnosis of blood disorders
The two institutions partnered to speed up AI solutions for clinical treatment.
SG's National Neuroscience Institute taps VR tech to train neurosurgeons
It aims to create over 100 virtual neurosurgeon training modules.
Cordlife, AMILI launch first gut microbiome banking service in SEA
The microbiome has important roles in metabolism and brain health
Clarification on Singapore’s policy vs healthcare malpractices needed: study
It is unclear who bears legal accountability for negligence in virtual health.
Rise in Indian medicine exports may cause patent woes in Australia: Fitch
India's weak IP laws could be an issue for drug manufacturers in Australia.
IHH Healthcare divests medical education arm for US$306m
The International Medical University will be divested to a consortium.
Singapore records traveller who went to Changi Airport infected with monkeypox
Thirteen close contacts were put on phone surveillance for 21 days.
SG gov't starts public consultation on mental health
The feedback will be a part of the Lion City's National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy.
Livingstone Health posted $3m net profit due to higher patient volume
This is a shift from the firm’s net loss of $16.8m in 2021.
Monkeypox ‘unlikely’ to become a pandemic: SG health minister
There are over 200 cases of monkeypox detected.
Digital Brain Function Scan launched for early detection of brain problems
Early recognition can prevent Parkinson’s disease and dementia, amongst others.
MOH launches new $90m research grant for population health innovation
The research grant backs SingHealth centre for population health implementation.
Singapore OKs molnupiravir for COVID-19 treatment
The drug is the second oral antiviral medicine authorised for COVID-19 treatment.
Health buddy app's 'Parkinson's Care' feature launched
It helps patients track its symptoms, which is part of the treatment for the disease.
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