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New Zealand’s Christchurch Hospital opens new ambulatory care hub
New Zealand’s Christchurch Hospital opens new ambulatory care hub
The $2.8m (NZ$4.7m) hub consolidates six outpatient services.
Qatar shuts down private dental centre
The facility’s sterilisation staff must complete accredited training.
Australia invests $199.3m in regional, rural, and remote aged care
Round 3 of ACCAP will fund a total of 66 infrastructure projects.
Singapore's healthcare emissions above global average, report finds
The government launched the Singapore National Health Sector Emissions Baseline Report.
Cigna Singapore, iXchange launch value-based healthcare contract
IHH SG hospitals will participate under the new contract.
Most child vaccination schemes require full prepayment in HK
Prices range from $3,000 to $14,680.
Australia's Bendigo Community Health completes upgrades to Victoria campus
The site features a fully equipped exercise physiology gym.
Indonesia’s RS Pondok Indah Group earns Stage 7 EMRAM certification
The recognition applies to the group’s three hospitals.
South Korea selects 60 teaching hospitals for training programme
Funding varies from $21,679 (KRW30m) to $216,781 (KRW300m).
Hong Kong healthcare sector hits $3.4t market cap as of June
This is three times the $1.12b (US$144b) recorded at the end of 2017.
HCCH launches Lung Center of Excellence in new partnership
The COE focuses on two main lung cancer types.
Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue introduces SUDOSCAN diagnostic service
The device provides a non-invasive test in less than three minutes.
Cambodian, Chinese hospital to set up remote 3D printing centre
It will support the cross-regional use of advanced technology.
Sengkang General Hospital unveils eLOBBY self-service facility
Patients can access assistance through the hospital’s “Ask Sarah” chatbot.
ADB OKs $41m package to boost Lao PDR’s primary health care
The funding includes $30m from the bank’s ordinary capital resources.
Whanganui Hospital opens upgraded dental unit
Key features include a dedicated area for patients receiving IV sedation.
Hospital Authority tests drone delivery of medical supplies
The flight takes about 20 minutes compared with existing transport.