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Thomson Medical to roll out secure messaging platform
Thomson Medical to roll out secure messaging platform
The end-to-end encryption system is expected to protect patient data privacy.
Bumrungrad International Hospital creates first digital microbiology laboratories.
This includes the digitization of its core laboratory, handling 60-70% of its annual tests.
COVID-19 dampens Japan's pharma market
Reduced healthcare spending will affect multinationals' capabilities to launch new products.
Malaysia's ageing population to drive healthcare demand
The country is having high incidence and prevalence of non-communicable diseases.
COVID-19 pushes healthcare sector reform in Pakistan
Poor track record may delay the process despite the government's political will.
Australia healthcare spending signals future growth
High demand is forecasted in the pharmaceuticals industry.
Pandemic to further ramp up healthcare spending in APAC
Countries are declaring fiscal stimulus packages to fight the pandemic.
China's healthcare spending to reach $49b by 2023
By then, China will account for 23% of the world’s healthcare spending.
Private operator Healthscope sells New Zealand pathology business for $364m
Customary approval is expected to be completed within the next six months.
Pharma export trajectory to further improve in Bangladesh
The government aims to raise self-sufficiency in key pharmaceutical raw materials.
Philippine medical device market to grow 9% by 2024: Fitch
It will benefit from a strong economic performance over the next five years.
COVID-19 hampers Philippines' universal healthcare goals
The national health insurance programme is contracting by 33% - 35% from the target.
Pun Hlaing Siloam Hospital gains three Healthcare Asia awards
Operating with a patient-centric model, the hospital delivers services, including teleradiology, with full-time specialists.
Institut Jantung Negara: Caring beyond your heart
IJN's has carried out 36,381 screenings for its outreach programme, which targets rural areas in Peninsular Malaysia.
RadLink Asia bags Diagnostics Provider of the Year Award
The firm is the first to offer the fully digital PET and CT scanner, Discovery MI, in ASEAN.
Malaysia's medical device market sees new regulations
These will bring Malaysia closer in line with the ASEAN medical device directive.
Australia to invest $13.42m in healthtech R&D
The fund will be used for the discovery of better treatments of eight chronic diseases.