Singapore
SCH named WHO Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing
SCH named WHO Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing
It will focus on capacity building, collaboration, and research.
SUSS launches intercontinental alliance of healthcare providers initiative
Initiatives will be grounded in five strategic themes including continuity of care.
NUHCS Angiography Centre reopens with upgraded facilities
This includes a new reception with an expanded seating area.
NUHCS to start using breakthrough drug for rare lung condition
Winrevair, which treats hypertension from constricted lung arteries, costs $3,700-$6,730
IHH Healthcare’s YTD 2024 earnings drop 13% YoY
Excluding exceptional items, earnings grew by 35%.
Challenges persist in Singapore's aged care homes
Their services are routinary and not personalised mainly due to resource constraints.
Singapore and Saudi Arabia sign MoU on health cooperation
It outlines areas such as education and training, primary healthcare, and promotion policies.
SingHealth names new CEO for Eastern General Hospital
Gan Wee Hoe’s appointment will be concurrent with his position as SCH’s CEO.
CGH introduces integrated, multi-disciplinary service for lymphoedema
It focuses on early diagnosis, continual monitoring, and personalised care.
Thomson Medical partners with Adyen for integrated payments
The healthcare group’s patients can pay using their preferred modes and currencies.
NSC, Sanofi, and A*STAR partner to advance acne treatment research
The collaboration includes a phase 1 clinical study to start in the second quarter of 2025.
Microbiome sequencing services market to reach $5.5b by 2030
A primary driver is the growing interest in the human microbiome.
Healthcare collaborations to enhance diabetes mgmt in Singapore
The country is facing a growing burden of diabetes due to an ageing population and obesity.
NHG and HCA ink MoU to transform Singapore’s healthcare workforce
It focuses on areas such as AI, sustainable practices, workplace safety, and innovation.
SGH develops AI2D solution for personalised antibiotic prescriptions
It focuses on two common hospital infections, namely pneumonia and UTIs.
Yishun Health launches academy for PSA workforce development
The academy will offer programmes that cover customer service and clinical knowledge.
NTU LKC Medicine’s new network embeds patient insights into med research
The network currently includes 40 patient partners from different backgrounds.
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