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IHH Healthcare grants approval for Agilus IPO plans
IHH Healthcare grants approval for Agilus IPO plans
The timing of the IPO will be determined by Agilus and Fortis.
OUEH’s profit attributable to the company down nearly 80% in H1
Its revenue, however, increased 85% year-on-year (YoY) to $78.7m.
Robot trio augment nursing care in Singapore hospital
Autonomous robots are in charge of wayfinding, medication delivery, and blanket delivery.
Singapore’s Centre for Healthcare Innovation launches initiatives to improve community care
CHI’s HSC Academy and Evaluation Framework complement the Healthier SG initiative.
SingHealth expands digital twin tech use for surveillance of disease outbreaks
It is also testing the tech for workflow and facility planning.
Study shows lower-income seniors remain vulnerable to digital ownership
Older adults with lower income status may not own as many digital devices.
Why virtual hospitals are gaining traction in Asia Pacific
McKinsey & Company’s Rebecca Kannourakis sheds light on the positive impact of virtual hospitals on patient care in Asia Pacific.
South Korea selects five regions to host bio training campuses for foreign workers
Foreign workers will be trained to produce biologicals like vaccines and therapeutics within the campuses.
Generative AI seen helping lower costs in pharma, healthcare
New technology can streamline diagnostic processes, and help with predictions in drug discovery.
Axios International aims to hasten patient access to innovative treatments in SE Asia
Dr. Joseph Saba, co-founder and CEO of Axios International, highlights strategies to overcome institutional barriers for swift delivery of critical treatments in the region.
Singapore’s healthtech agency deepens tie with US tech giant on AI, cloud innovation
AI-powered innovations and secure cloud platform will help modernise and automate operations in public healthcare
Thomson Medical Group OKs acquisition of Vietnam’s FV Hospital
The acquisition costs $517.1m (US$381.4m).
Treatment planning system to be installed at Taiwan smart hospital
Taichung Veterans General Hospital will use a Sumitomo proton therapy machine.
PR status granted to over 1,200 foreign medical workers: MOH
They were granted permanent residency over the past five years.
UAE hospital touts milestones of diabetes and heart disease treatment centre
The hospital boasts of one-day medical care for diabetes and heart disease patients.
Changi General Hospital’s top boss is SingHealth’s new Group CEO in 2024
The new posts will take effect in February 2024.
Hospital-college healthcare tie-up in PH pushes past first decade
Students and faculty members of the school will enjoy discounts in one of Manila’s private hospitals.
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