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Ng Teng Fong and Jurong Community Hospital name new CEO
Ng Teng Fong and Jurong Community Hospital name new CEO
Associate Professor Dan Yock Young succeeds Quek Lit Sin in the role.
The Alfred launches Victoria’s first concussion clinic
The facility has admitted over 680 concussion patients annually.
Surgical devices market to exceed $20b in 2033
Surgical energy instruments will see a 7.1% annual growth rate.
South Korea extends healthcare cooperation with Turkmenistan, Paraguay and Mongolia
The cooperation covers medical provision, training programmes and academic exchanges.
Saudi health ministry shuts down medical facility for several violations
The ministry made arrests for the involved violators, referring them to Public Persecution.
China's primary-level medical institutions handle over half of total visits
The country has improved community health centres and rural clinics on disease prevention.
Weight management demand in India climbs after 3% rise in obesity cases
Meanwhile, China has a growth rate of 0.12% for obesity cases.
Thai hospital Bumrungrad International collaborates with genomics firms for research advancements
The hospital has partnered with BGI Shenzhen Co. Ltd. and Bangkok Genomics Innovation PLC.
National Health Commission expands paediatric medical resources across China
The expansion will include seven new hospitals and an additional 67 clinic specialties.
New tech drives advanced wound care market boom in Asia-Pacific
Innovations and smart technologies drive growth and efficiency in wound management.
Hospital-at-home options expand as APAC facilities aim for efficiency
APAC hospitals are improving clinical outcomes by incorporating diagnostic tools.
NTUH partners with Guatemalan facility for maternal and paediatric care improvement
The hospital has been launching projects in Guatemala since 2018.
MOH updates TB clinical guidelines for 2024
Singapore saw a decrease in new TB cases in 2023 compared to 2022.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi unveils new technique for enhanced gynecomastia treatment
The technique involves tissue removal that prevents a “dished-out appearance”.
Singapore enrolls 700,000 residents under Healthier SG
Additionally, more than 1,000 general practitioners participated in the strategy.
Apollo Hospitals Group appoints Madhu Sasidhar as hospital division CEO
He will succeed K Hari Prasad in the role.
South Korea launches Essential Healthcare Policy Package
The Essential Healthcare Policy Package calls for over $8b in investments.