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Construction underway on Laos’ first national university hospital
Construction underway on Laos’ first national university hospital
The 400-bed facility will comprise 28 clinical departments and specialised clinics.
New Korean medical model reduces reliance on foreign AI systems
The system incorporates domestic laws, clinical guidelines, and care pathways.
South Korea’s new St. Nicholas Children’s Hospital targets rare diseases
It aims to develop large-scale AI-based healthcare services.
Hong Kong public healthcare fees reform takes effect
Accident & Emergency departments have implemented the new arrangements.
Next-generation sequencing services market to reach $8.77b by 2030
The growing use of precision medicine and genomics drives the sector.
Northern Beaches Hospital to join NSW public health system
Clinical teams are collaborating to update the hospital’s ‘Clinical Services Plan’.
Bayside Health begins operations in Victoria, Australia
Each healthcare site under the merger continues to operate under its existing name.
Singapore’s Alexandra Hospital names new CEO
Margaret Lee succeeds Jason Phua.
Asia-Pacific to see fastest growth in SMRT sequencing through 2030
Thanks to rising public and private investment in genomics.
Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras to expand capacity to 180 beds
The expansion spans 40,000 sq ft across two interconnected buildings.
Medicover Hospitals Navi Mumbai launches new ophthalmology department
The facility provides eye care and diagnostics under one roof.
What lies ahead for Taiwan’s pacemakers market?
Adoption is also likely to accelerate across high-volume cardiac centres.
7MM age-related macular degeneration market to reach $20.5b by 2034
Its growth is supported by the anticipated launch of 26 new pipeline agents.
Ramsay Health Care to acquire Canberra’s National Capital Private Hospital
This marks the group’s first hospital investment in the Australian Capital Territory.
Gleneagles Hong Kong to launch AI-powered genomic health service
It will be available from the first quarter of the year
Timberland, PMG Healthcare link primary and tertiary care in Sarawak
Key areas include streamlined referral systems and expanded emergency response support.
Australia invests $187.2m in health and medical research projects
One of the projects will examine the role of gut bacteria in bowel cancer.
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