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India’s Bio Pharma Shakti scheme signals end of import reliance
India’s Bio Pharma Shakti scheme signals end of import reliance
The national initiative targets drug affordability and R&D expansion.
Ageing populations drive ophthalmic disease strain on APAC healthcare
Chronic vision conditions are also adding pressure on hospitals and clinics.
Australia launches ‘Open Science Policy’ for health research
Data, methods, software, and code should be shared openly.
IHH Healthcare expands cancer treatment with new radiotherapy investment
It delivers radiation 400 times faster than existing methods.
Pharmacy automation devices market to reach $9.83b by 2028
Steady growth projected for global automation systems.
Healthway Cancer Care Hospital strengthens IV safety with global programme
It is the first specialty hospital in Southeast Asia to finish the initiative.
AI training targets 50,000 doctors in India to strengthen medical skills
Over 42,000 doctors have already registered.
Japan leads Asia with 24 FDA novel-drug approvals: McKinsey
Regulatory fast-track supports global approvals, McKinsey says
India biopharma pipeline jumps to 450 assets from 270: McKinsey
McKinsey said India has more than 2,050 WHO GMP-certified sites.
South Korea secures $4.2b biologics deals as advanced biopharma activity expands
Licensing, funding, and IPO activity support sector development
China commands 30% of global biopharma pipeline; drives Asia’s share to 43%
The country transitions from fast follower to global innovation frontrunner.
IHH Healthcare Singapore signs MoU with Medistra to boost liver care
Partnership covers clinical excellence and training.
Beijing palliative care training expands as Singapore steps in
Programme to train over 1,000 healthcare professionals
Limited imaging infrastructure drives MRI growth in India
The country accounted for 22% of the Asia–Pacific MRI market in 2025.
Australia pharma to reach $24.5b by 2030 despite 'anniversary' price cuts
Pharmaceutical spending is driven by demand and new product launches, says BMI.
Australia expands Medicare incentives to increase GP bulk billing
Changes could save families hundreds of dollars in medical costs.
Matched savings push grows as 750,000 qualify for MRSS in 2026: MOH
Top-ups made in 2026 get credited at the start of 2027, with notices from end-January 2026.
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