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Health Information Bill compels providers to share patient data

The new bill is expected to take effect in early 2027.

Indonesia’s pharma market to reach US$10.3 b by 2030

The ML3 status for BPOM is seen to accelerate market growth and exports.

KLIH and Philips partner for smart hospital, clincal command centre

The two initiatives aim to improve operations and clinical decisions.

Children’s Hospital Westmead completes $440.4m expansion

The expansion adds 14-storey building and 40 beds. 

King’s College Hospital deploys Da Vinci Xi for minimally invasive procedures

The system provides 3D visualisation and robotic instrumentation.

Healthcare simulation market forecast to hit $14.252b by 2032

This comes as hospitals, practitioners practice complex medical procedures without posing risk to patients.  

St. Joseph Drug enters Metro Manila market

Northern Luzon chain operates nearly 130 outlets nationwide.

Hong Kong approves 49,310 medical fee waiver applications as of 7 January

The scheme’s expansion increases the number of eligible individuals to 1.4 million.

SMC earns Level 6 HIMSS certification in ‘continuity of care maturity model’

The evaluation covered systems for information sharing and patient tracking.

New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in East Adelaide, South Australia

It is intended to ease pressure on the Royal Adelaide Hospital.

Qatar unveils national patient safety classification framework

It is applied across governmental, semi-governmental and private healthcare facilities.

Changi General Hospital rolls out inhaler recycling programme in SG

Plastic parts are processed into NEWBitumen, a material used in road construction.

Fitzroy Crossing Renal Health Centre upgrade completed in Western Australia

An additional 16 patients will be able to receive regular dialysis treatments locally.

NTUH establishes SDM-based palliative care model for cancer patients

The model initiates structured communication at the time of diagnosis.