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Vietnam hospitals at the early stages of going digital

Vietnam hospitals at the early stages of going digital

Meanwhile, 100% of public hospitals have installed hospital information systems as of July 2019.

Medlinker sets up academic committee on AIDS internet diagnosis, treatment

It will guide the better application of Internet medical care in the prevention and control of AIDS.

IJN performs first TricValve procedure on tricuspid regurgitation in Asia

The procedure is a breakthrough in treating leaking heart valves.

WBCERC orders probe on Avalon Hospital for violating COVID norms

The hospital reportedly violated COVID guidelines and charged a patient excessively.

Delhi reveals $19m digital info management project for hospitals

It also announces the addition of nearly 7,000 new beds, which will all be available in mid-2022.

Hospital bed usage in Selangor down 50% due to vaccinations

Operation Surge Capacity helped reduce the usage from 130% to 80%.

Changi General Hospital deploys 50 staff robots

Robotics are innovating the Singaporean healthcare industry through precision and power.

Kantha Bopha starts use of MRI on young cardiac patients

The machine aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cardiac conditions in the country.

Indonesia probes alleged data leak in COVID-19 test, tracing app

VpnMentor said data of around 1.3 million users have been exposed.

Thomson Medical Group posts $16.9m profit in H1 2021

This is following a net loss of $98m in the same period last year.

Chart of the Day: SG healthcare spending to reach $45.9b in 2030

Fitch Solutions expects the government to ramp up its healthcare expenditure in the coming years.

Temasek Foundation, CHI to provide up to S$1.2m project fund for Healthcare Innomatch Winners

The three winning start-ups and SMEs presented innovative healthcare solutions. 

DKSH tapped as distributor of Medigen’s COVID-19 vaccines

Its cold chain solutions services include storage, distribution, and delivery.

SciClone profit up 4.3% to RMB622.7m in H1 2021

Its revenue rose 14.7% to RMB1.3b in the same period. 

Healthway Medical opens screening centre, dental clinic in Orchard Road

The screening centre is located at the Centrepoint, whilst the dental clinic is at the Pacific Plaza. 

Slowing economy to affect Japan’s pharmaceuticals spending: Fitch

It also said that the annual medicine price review will affect medicine’s market growth trajectory. 

Singapore climbs to 7th place in UNAIDS’ COVID-19 Innovation rankings

The city-state ranked first in the Asia Pacific region when it comes to innovative responses to the pandemic.