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New Dunedin Hospital development resumes in New Zealand
New Dunedin Hospital development resumes in New Zealand
Major construction is expected to start in early 2026.
St Vincent’s Hospital marks structural completion of Brenan Place
The building is expected to be completed in 2026.
Western Australia increases PATS fuel subsidy by 54%
Thanks to a $12.07m (A$18.5m) investment in the 2025-26 State Budget.
Japan delays medical expense reforms amidst political pushback
Overall health spending is still expected to surpass 12% of GDP by 2029.
Sai Gon Hospital joins forces with partners to aid cancer patients
Eligible participants will get partial support for Ministry-approved medications.
Manipal Hospital Hebbal opens community clinic at Embassy Lake Terraces
The facility provides pharmacy services, nursing care, physiotherapy.
Prince Court performs first pulse field ablation for irregular heartbeat
The procedure was carried out on a 61-year-old patient.
Abu Dhabi to develop genome surgery centres in new partnership
CRISPR-based technologies will be used for customised treatments.
Health information exchange market to reach $4.44b by 2032
Thanks to a rising focus on interoperability and seamless data sharing.
Global venipuncture procedure market to hit $1.5b by 2030
Its growth is attributed to the increasing demand for diagnostic testing.
KFSHRC, NUPCO to strengthen medical supply and procurement chains
Key areas include enhancing NUPCO’s electronic marketplace platform.
Wellell develops air mattress to prevent bedsores
The company targets pressure injury prevention and caregiver relief.
JSS Hospital unveils minimally invasive surgical system in Mysuru
It supports general surgery, gynaecology, urology and paediatrics.
Lautoka Hospital opens new cardiac, imaging and emergency facilities
This follows an $11m investment.
Web-Pro develops breathable, recyclable medical materials
The company is enhancing PPE and hygiene products with uniform, eco-friendly designs.
Australian gov’t unveils five-year FHRI Fund Strategy for WA
The “Spotlight Program” will be its flagship initiative.
Single-use surgical instruments market to reach $7.8b by 2030
Thanks to the rise of minimally invasive, short-stay, and outpatient surgeries.
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