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AC Health cancer specialty hospital expected to open in Q3 23
AC Health cancer specialty hospital expected to open in Q3 23
Philippines’ first dedicated cancer hospital is over 75% complete.
SG-based healthcare firm creates platform to extend ambulatory centres
The combined entity has a revenue of over US$96m.
Thailand health centre elevates services with new clinical communications
They will receive mobility devices and a nurse call system.
Hospital Authority to form committee on reviewing public hospital policies
The hospital authority will invite experts to improve policy direction in hospitals.
Bangkok Cancer Hospital Rayong to offer safest treatment results
The cancer centre’s grand opening was on 17 February, 2023.
MOH adjusts MediShield life claim limit for cancer drug services
The claim limit increased to $3,6000 per calendar year.
Two in three Indian healthcare leaders unsure of defence vs. cyber threats
But two in five feel that their tech infrastructure can ensure patient data privacy.
Chinese regulators focus on homegrown anti-COVID therapies: report
Seven homegrown drugs have been granted approval in the country.
IHH Healthcare posts revenue growth but net income down 58% YoY
Recorded net profit was at $57.3m in the final quarter of 2022.
OUE Lippo Healthcare posts net loss of $4.01m in H2 22
For fiscal year 2022, its revenue grew to $119.8m YoY.
Gamer nurses? SGH nurses learn immersive game training
It will allow nurses to be more confident and skilled in cannulation.
Raffles Medical’s profit after tax soars 71.7% YoY to $143.7m in FY22
The company attributed the increase to the return of foreign patients.
IHH CEO steps down
Dr Kelvin Loh Chi-Keon served as CEO for almost three years.
UNICEF supplies $5m hospital equipment, hygiene kits to China
Equipment such as ventilators and oximeters were sent to local hospitals.
India’s AI centres to drive significant growth in medical devices market
GlobalData projects a 5% CAGR growth for the market by 2030.
Thomson Medical Group EBITDA soars 41% in H1 2023
The increase was due to a sudden demand for healthcare services focusing on personal health.
Apollo Hospitals collaborate with UAE-based hospital in telemedicine
The cooperation also covers training and laboratory referral services.
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