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India's budget allocation for healthcare rises 13.6% to US$8.9b in 2019
India's budget allocation for healthcare rises 13.6% to US$8.9b in 2019
The government has been laying out schemes to support lower classes’ healthcare spending.
Singapore scientists further unravel ALS mystery in groundbreaking new work
It will drive future work to significantly slow down the disease.
Philippine health insurer reassures members amidst budget standoff
Government workers may be hardest hit.
Thailand boosts medical robotics investment through targeted incentives
The maximum corporate income tax exemption may vary based on medical robotics' targeted activity.
Singapore rolls out accelerated course for allied health professionals
It targets mid-career professionals.
ADB earmarks over $700m for health projects in 2019
Compared to $516m last year.
Chinese AI programme tracks childhood diseases "like a doctor"
The platform makes use of medical data like test results and health records.
How will China's new drug prescription policy affect pharma players?
The 30% cap on drug sales as a percentage of hospital revenue has been replaced by a rational prescription of drugs.
China unveils new rules for rational drug prescription
Adjuvant drugs are expected to come under pressure.
Korean hospitals gear up for Southeast Asian expansion
The health ministry is keen to bring its services to a broader spectrum of foreign patients.
Radiant Life to own North India's largest hospital network after Maxcare merger
The merged entity will operate over 3,200 beds throughout 16 hospitals across India.
Singapore's MyDoc unveils plan to curb India's high employee healthcare costs
It's joint venture with UST Global will tacke employee health at the latter's centres across India.
APAC gears up to challenge China's pharma dominance
The global healthcare market is likely to grow 5.1% in 2019 and exceed $1.96t in manufacturer revenues.
Ping An Good Doctor launches one-stop clinics at expressway rest stop
Each clinic is stocked with over 100 types of common drugs.
Congested Hong Kong hospitals at breaking point amidst winter flu surge
Authorities have set aside an additional $63.76m fund to support public hospitals.
Singapore health ministry in hot water over massive HIV data breach
Personal details of over 16,000 people have been compromised.
Thai hospitals can weather earnings decline from government cost controls
Hospital profit can only fall by 0.7%-0.8% for every 1% price reduction.
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