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China to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals in select areas
China to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals in select areas
Conditions, requirements, and procedures for set-up will be specified at a later date.
Maternity health insurance market to reach $269.3b by 2032
Its growth is fuelled by an increased adoption of life insurance services and strategic developments.
Saudi Arabia’s IoT in healthcare market to grow at 8.69% CAGR through 2029
An increasing demand for telemedicine is fuelling the sector.
Tam Anh General Hospital launches centre for weight control and obesity
The facility integrates multiple specialities, such as endocrinology and metabolic nutrition.
Al Qassimi Hospital adopts new system for chronic limb-threatening ischemia
It is designed to keep arteries open whilst delivering everolimus to support vessel healing.
Autoimmune disease testing market to be valued at $12.1b by 2033
One growth driver includes the rising prevalence of autoimmune diseases.
Aster Whitefield Hospital launches neurosciences and spine care institute
It features mixed reality technology for 3D visualisation in treatment planning.
AC Health medical facilities to shift to renewable energy
Six facilities will be powered by wind, solar, and geothermal sources.
Cybercriminals target healthcare for personal health information
Healthcare organisations face rising phishing and remote access attacks.
Global surgical microscopes market to reach $1.4b by 2030
Thanks to an increased demand in various medical fields.
Australia allocates $2.4m to improve women’s health literacy
Three organisations will receive funding to expand health promotion efforts.
Patient engagement technology market to rise by $37.4b through 2028
The sector is pivoting towards healthcare digitisation.
Sepsis drug development remains challenged amidst high trial failures
Currently, there are 14 drugs in late-stage development across eight major markets.
Health Sciences Authority names new CEO
Raymond Chua Swee Boon will succeed Mimi Choong May Ling in the role.
Australia unveils $3.8b investment for aged care reforms
This includes a $2.9b allocation for a new “Support at Home” programme.
Global respiratory diagnostics market to be valued at $9.8b by 2030
Its growth is fuelled by an increase in diseases, such as asthma, COPD, and lung infections.
What factors fuel home blood testing devices market?
One key driver is the integration of artificial intelligence.
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