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Qatar Ministry opens healthcare rules to private providers
Qatar Ministry opens healthcare rules to private providers
This gives private providers a voice to shape Qatar’s healthcare.
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CKD blood pressure therapy cuts cardiovascular risk across all stages, study finds
The analysis spans 46 trials, covering 285,124 patients.
2 days ago
Singapore maintains biomed strength with 60+ plants despite closures
Sector drew $4.4b in 2025 investments, supporting jobs and continued manufacturing expansion.
3 days ago
Singapore private hospital bills rose 13% annually from 2019 to 2024
Hospital-related fees made up 60% of bills and grew faster than doctors’ professional fees, MOH said.
3 days ago
Minimally invasive tech and awareness drive dental implants $12.6b expansion
Demand is increasing for long-term dental restorations.
4 days ago
Progressive pulmonary fibrosis market expected to nearly double to $2.7b by 2035
Cheaper generics will compete with branded and pipeline drugs.
4 days ago
AI-powered model sets new standard for paediatric emergency prediction in Korea
System trained on 87,759 patient records exceeds established triage tool in accuracy tests.
6 days ago
UltraGreen.ai gains Singapore approval for Verdye in regional push
The regulatory clearance anchors UltraGreen.ai's Southeast Asia expansion.
6 days ago
Sparse clinical evidence hinders male infertility therapy development, report says
Male infertility can be caused by a poor lifestyle, amongst others.
6 days ago
Asia-Pacific ventricular assist device market surges on rising disease burden
The market is projected to reach $2.81b by 2031, growing annually at 8.44%.
6 days ago
Amrita Hospital introduces low-radiation SPECT/CT imaging technology
The technology supports clinical applications, including oncology, amongst others.
6 days ago
Australia to boost cancer research with $1.9m centre
It will use advanced imaging and cellular‑level immunology tools.
6 days ago
New specialised hearing and balance hub opens at Seoul St. Mary’s
The centre offers non-surgical drug therapies, amongst others.
Regional hospitals lose out as Seoul claims 87.2% of SK medical tourists
Taiwan emerged as a breakout market with a staggering 122.5% growth rate.
APAC hearing implants market to inch up 1% as Sonova builds Singapore hub
GlobalData expects the market to grow at 1% CAGR until 2026.
Solengepras shows promise in easing Parkinson's overlooked non-motor burden
This signals a growing focus on holistic Parkinson’s disease management.
Global medical tourism market to nearly triple, surging to $273.7b by 2032
This will be driven by demand for low-cost care.
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Technology’s role in making Indian healthcare truly patient-centric