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SNUH installs ‘smart hearing loop’ system for hearing-impaired patients
SNUH installs ‘smart hearing loop’ system for hearing-impaired patients
It has been installed in eight units across five key hospital areas.
Rising osteoarthritis cases drive expansion of India’s hip implant market
India held about 8% share of APAC hip replacement market in 2025
SCRS and Medtronic Singapore sign MoU to boost colorectal surgery training
Focus includes minimally invasive and technology-assisted surgical techniques.
KPJ Healthcare profit rises 22% in Q1 amidst system shift
The group's revenue increased 9% to $265.8m.
Agilent and Singapore’s NATi sign research partnership on oligonucleotide therapeutics
The work focuses on oligonucleotide therapeutics.
Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Acute myocardial infarction market hits $1.60b in 2025 across leading markets
Seven major markets record 1.5-million heart attack cases in 2025.
Ostomy dressing market to see $4.73b spike in 2031 as cancer cases surge
Europe will hold the largest share of the market.
SNUH names new president and CEO
He will serve a three-year term from 13 May 2026, to 12 May 2029.
Portable ultrasound scanners market to reach $4.1b by 2032
Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region.
Malaysia introduces Supine HIFU fibroid treatment
The DSH2 rollout is the first in Southeast Asia.
Outsourcing rises as costs and shortages strain hospitals
Adoption is rising for AI, cloud, and digital health tools.
Singapore heart centre adopts new imaging tech to cut invasive diagnostics
It allowed clinicians to obtain clear images of coronary arteries with a single scan.
Radiopharmaceuticals market to hit $24.1b by 2034 as chronic cases rise
APAC is witnessing significant growth supported by investments, amongst others.
Hong Kong health fair draws 13,000 buyers
Around 300 exhibitors joined from 10 countries and regions.
India’s Swasth Bharat Portal cuts duplication in health reporting systems
Health programmes shift to single interface reducing duplicated administrative processes.
NHG Health, Singtel deploy 5G teleconsultation in Singapore clinics
About 40 sites move to dedicated SIM connectivity amidst remote consultations push.
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