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Philippines breaks ground for $4.6m Cadiz City Medical Centre
The 50-bed facility will become the city’s second hospital.
Hospital Authority begins recruitment for new chief executive
The initiative follows Dr Tony Ko's decision not to seek reappointment when his term ends in July.
APAC to face 11.1% medical trend increase in 2025: report
It will see the second-highest medical trend rate increase, after the Middle East and Africa.
Makati Medical Centre performs first ISN procedure for orbital surgery
The procedure was performed on a patient presenting with right eye proptosis.
Global sports medicine market to reach $12.32b by 2033
Emerging technologies include regenerative medicine and advanced physiotherapy.
Asia-Pacific leads fastest growth in global sleep apnoea devices market
Awareness about the condition is rising in countries like China, India, and Japan.
Australia adds Galactosaemia tests to Victoria newborn screening programme
The genetic condition affects the body’s ability to metabolise galactose.
Malaysia’s UTAR Hospital appoints new CEO
Dato’ Dr Ding previously served as the Director of Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Klang.
Brain-computer interface market to be valued at $3.1b by 2030
One driver is the rising demand for neurorehabilitation solutions.
Apollo, University of Leicester launch digital health centre in India
The Indian hub opened at the Apollo University campus in Chittoor.
Australia’s oncology devices market to witness 3% CAGR until 2033
It accounted for 10% of the Asia Pacific market in 2024.
Australia invests $6.3m to build new Tasmania cancer wellness centre
It will be located opposite the Royal Hobart Hospital.
Singapore's 'Grow Well SG' promotes health habits in children
The strategy emphasises early intervention in nutrition, sleep, learning, and exercise.
Medical support centre for foreign patients moves to Seoul Station
Consultations in English, Chinese, Japanese, or Russian are available.
India’s Kauvery Hospital unveils new community clinic at Express Avenue
The facility serves both mall visitors and members associated with the EA Group.
Sunway Medical Centre to advance prostate cancer diagnosis in new partnership
The centre will leverage fully automated lesion segmentation in PSMA-PET/CT imaging.
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