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US tariffs to impact 78% of 510k-approved hospital supplies

It will directly impact 66% of supplies manufactured exclusively outside the country.

Tam Anh General Hospital joins national healthcare information network

Over 30 healthcare institutions have participated in the initiative.

Northern Private Hospital introduces direct admission service

Eligible patients can be admitted directly without going through the ED.

Australian gov’t unveils masterplan for Fairfield Hospital redevelopment

A redevelopment zone at the front of the hospital building has been identified.

Amrita Hospital, Cochin Shipyard partner for free heart surgeries

A total of 18 children received treatment under the programme.

NHG launches new collaborative to strengthen autism support

Key areas include research, training, and co-creation opportunities.

APAC’s HTA adoption to grow amidst infrastructure, talent challenges

Key markets include Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia.

Oral proteins and peptides market to hit $24b by 2030

Its expansion is attributed to the prevalence of chronic diseases like diabetes.

India launches competency-based curricula for allied health

It focuses on 10 allied and healthcare professions.

DoH, STRAC to boost healthcare resilience and sustainability in Abu Dhabi

Key areas include emergency medical services and pre-hospital operations.

Australian gov’t announces ‘Hospital Rescue Plan’ in Queensland

It aims to deliver 2,600 extra hospital beds across the state.

Maryborough Hospital upgrade reaches completion in Victoria, Australia

The facility is expected to accommodate 4,000 more patients annually.

South Korea’s SNUH launches centre for healthcare AI research

It will focus on building the latest GPU infrastructure and large-scale data platform.

Asian Hospital, APIS Co. to offer proton and carbon ion therapy for cancer

The treatment is recommended for resistant and terminal cases.

New urgent care, ambulatory services centre opens in Tondo, Manila

It was launched through a partnership between the DOH, San Miguel Corp., and TMC.

Physicians divided over patient choice in biologics vs biosimilars

China’s physicians expressed the highest support amongst surveyed countries.