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IHH Healthcare divests medical education arm for US$306m
IHH Healthcare divests medical education arm for US$306m
The International Medical University will be divested to a consortium.
World Bank OKs US$258m programme to boost Pakistan’s healthcare systems
The programme will build on health reforms and improve healthcare quality.
GE Healthcare, NCCS to work on AI research to enhance cancer care
The two parties seek to make cancer treatment more precise.
Singapore records traveller who went to Changi Airport infected with monkeypox
Thirteen close contacts were put on phone surveillance for 21 days.
Gilead Sciences names its new health leader for Asia markets
Dustin Haines has 20 years leadership in pharmaceuticals.
Thailand tightens screening protocols after traveller contracts monkeypox
A monkeypox-hit traveller reached Australia after a 2-hour transit in Bangkok.
University of Hong Kong, Sinopharm launch trial of Omicron-targeting vaccine
A total of 1,800 adult volunteers will be needed for the trial.
SG gov't starts public consultation on mental health
The feedback will be a part of the Lion City's National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy.
Amazon Web Services Healthcare Accelerator calls for fresh applicants
The deadline for applications is 1 July.
Livingstone Health posted $3m net profit due to higher patient volume
This is a shift from the firm’s net loss of $16.8m in 2021.
China lists 21 priority areas for healthcare reform
The country aims to continue its stringent zero-COVID policy.
Monkeypox ‘unlikely’ to become a pandemic: SG health minister
There are over 200 cases of monkeypox detected.
Rise in patients increases IHH’s net income by 31% in Q1
This yielded a total of RM 493.3 m net income.
Kalbe Farma partners with consumer goods firm to boost business in the Philippines
It signed a joint venture collaboration with Ecossential Food Corp.
Some Asian countries call for vigilance over monkeypox cases
The Philippines so far reported zero cases of the self-limited disease.
Digital Brain Function Scan launched for early detection of brain problems
Early recognition can prevent Parkinson’s disease and dementia, amongst others.
HIV self-testing with digital support makes tests accessible, secure in China
These devices must be available in the online market with ensured security.