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Healthway Cancer Care Hospital strengthens IV safety with global programme

It is the first specialty hospital in Southeast Asia to finish the initiative.

India biopharma pipeline jumps to 450 assets from 270: McKinsey

McKinsey said India has more than 2,050 WHO GMP-certified sites.

Japan leads Asia with 24 FDA novel-drug approvals: McKinsey

Regulatory fast-track supports global approvals, McKinsey says

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.

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.

AI and mobile vans fuel $4.2B OCT market surge

Asia-Pacific emerges as fastest-growing OCT market.

Mindray and IHH partnership accelerates digital, value-based hospital care

The partnership covers Gleneagles, Parkway, Acibadem, and Fortis hospitals.

NZ targets 500 extra surgeries; Hutt Hospital to hit 25 sessions monthly

Keneperu acquired new equipment to end regional surgery delays.