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HKSTP, global pharmaceutical firm launch programme to speed up R&D in immunology
HKSTP, global pharmaceutical firm launch programme to speed up R&D in immunology
Qualified startups can apply to access extensive biotech funding.
The doctor is logged-in! Yashoda Hospitals gets on the metaverse
It seeks to offer health treatment on metaverse and hire metaversians.
HK Anti-narcotics committee seeks to weed out ‘wide availability’ of CBD
It backs the proposal to control cannabidiol under the anti-drug ordinance.
Cordlife, AMILI launch first gut microbiome banking service in SEA
The microbiome has important roles in metabolism and brain health
Harnessing magnetron tech can turn India into medtech manufacturing hub
India currently imports 80% of its medical devices.
Clarification on Singapore’s policy vs healthcare malpractices needed: study
It is unclear who bears legal accountability for negligence in virtual health.
Rise in Indian medicine exports may cause patent woes in Australia: Fitch
India's weak IP laws could be an issue for drug manufacturers in Australia.
Hong Kong gov’t gears up for possible monkeypox outbreak
So far, the market has zero monkeypox cases.
IHH Healthcare divests medical education arm for US$306m
The International Medical University will be divested to a consortium.
World Bank OKs US$258m programme to boost Pakistan’s healthcare systems
The programme will build on health reforms and improve healthcare quality.
Is Asia ready to put healthcare on the cloud? Here’s what an AWS executive has to say
Amazon Web Services Chief Medical Officer Rowland Illing says countries will move at different paces.
GE Healthcare, NCCS to work on AI research to enhance cancer care
The two parties seek to make cancer treatment more precise.
Singapore records traveller who went to Changi Airport infected with monkeypox
Thirteen close contacts were put on phone surveillance for 21 days.
Gilead Sciences names its new health leader for Asia markets
Dustin Haines has 20 years leadership in pharmaceuticals.
Thailand tightens screening protocols after traveller contracts monkeypox
A monkeypox-hit traveller reached Australia after a 2-hour transit in Bangkok.
Telehealth use in APAC doubled since 2019: Bain & Company
The firm expects telemedicine adoption to grow through 2024.
Livingstone Health posted $3m net profit due to higher patient volume
This is a shift from the firm’s net loss of $16.8m in 2021.