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Singapore’s healthtech agency rebrands as Synapxe
Singapore’s healthtech agency rebrands as Synapxe
AI-powered platforms were unveiled as the agency was rechristened.
Singapore launches industry transformation map 2025 for healthcare
Preventive health takes centre stage.
Manila Doctors Hospital champions partnerships for top healthcare talent
MDH’s Dr. Rodolfo Borromeo stresses the pivotal role of alliances with schools like Chiang Kai Shek College in elevating healthcare quality.
Vacant buildings to turn into hostel accommodation for SG’s foreign HCWs
The retrofitted rooms are for newly employed Singapore public healthcare workers.
IHH Healthcare grants approval for Agilus IPO plans
The timing of the IPO will be determined by Agilus and Fortis.
OUEH’s profit attributable to the company down nearly 80% in H1
Its revenue, however, increased 85% year-on-year (YoY) to $78.7m.
Robot trio augment nursing care in Singapore hospital
Autonomous robots are in charge of wayfinding, medication delivery, and blanket delivery.
Singapore’s Centre for Healthcare Innovation launches initiatives to improve community care
CHI’s HSC Academy and Evaluation Framework complement the Healthier SG initiative.
SingHealth expands digital twin tech use for surveillance of disease outbreaks
It is also testing the tech for workflow and facility planning.
Study shows lower-income seniors remain vulnerable to digital ownership
Older adults with lower income status may not own as many digital devices.
Why virtual hospitals are gaining traction in Asia Pacific
McKinsey & Company’s Rebecca Kannourakis sheds light on the positive impact of virtual hospitals on patient care in Asia Pacific.
South Korea selects five regions to host bio training campuses for foreign workers
Foreign workers will be trained to produce biologicals like vaccines and therapeutics within the campuses.
Generative AI seen helping lower costs in pharma, healthcare
New technology can streamline diagnostic processes, and help with predictions in drug discovery.
Axios International aims to hasten patient access to innovative treatments in SE Asia
Dr. Joseph Saba, co-founder and CEO of Axios International, highlights strategies to overcome institutional barriers for swift delivery of critical treatments in the region.
Singapore’s healthtech agency deepens tie with US tech giant on AI, cloud innovation
AI-powered innovations and secure cloud platform will help modernise and automate operations in public healthcare
Thomson Medical Group OKs acquisition of Vietnam’s FV Hospital
The acquisition costs $517.1m (US$381.4m).
Treatment planning system to be installed at Taiwan smart hospital
Taichung Veterans General Hospital will use a Sumitomo proton therapy machine.