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NZ budget 2026 commits $400m to hospital upgrades, health minister says

This forms part of a 10-year Health Infrastructure Plan launched in 2025.
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Global point‑of‑care testing market to hit $64.8b by 2031

This will be driven by increasing demand for quick testing.
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Rising demand for rapid diagnostics drives cardiac marker market toward $9.6b

Point-of-care testing is expected to be the fastest-growing segment.
2 days ago

IHH earnings edge higher in Q1 despite currency headwinds

Core revenue rose 16% on a constant currency basis.
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Brighton Health Campus adds scanning suite as demand strains system

The purpose‑built department will introduce a full suite of imaging modalities.
3 days ago

Jardine Matheson to buy Australian medical firm for $2.4b

The deal included I-MED’s minority stake in Harrison.ai.
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The Children’s Hospital at Westmead opens new Wattle Building

The new paediatric hospital building focuses on family-centred care, natural light, play, and connection to landscape.
3 days ago

Pandemic risk tests Hong Kong health links

HKTDC says executives and healthcare systems are already preparing for the next outbreak.
4 days ago

South Korea strengthens healthcare cooperation in deals with Indonesia, Philippines

The MoUs were signed during the 79th World Health Assembly.
4 days ago

China pushes expanded national maternity insurance systems in draft law

Several regions have already expanded coverage to flexible workers.
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Australia boosts dementia research funding with multimillion grant

It will also provide up to $32.2m for researchers.
4 days ago

Chronic diseases to drive MRI systems market 2031 expansion to $9.68b

The ultra-high-field MRI systems segment is expected to have the highest CAGR.
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HKU develop RNA 'cut-and-patch' tool for treating neurodegenerative diseases

It enables precise removal and replacement of faulty RNA segments without changing DNA.

AI osteoporosis screening market to more than double by 2036

This comes amidst higher demand for preventive healthcare and rising cases.