Gwyneth Bejer
Hong Kong approves 49,310 medical fee waiver applications as of 7 January
Hong Kong approves 49,310 medical fee waiver applications as of 7 January
The scheme’s expansion increases the number of eligible individuals to 1.4 million.
SMC earns Level 6 HIMSS certification in ‘continuity of care maturity model’
The evaluation covered systems for information sharing and patient tracking.
Human microbiome drugs market to be valued at $2.13b by 2031
By end users, the hospitals & clinics segment held the largest market share in 2024.
New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic opens in East Adelaide, South Australia
It is intended to ease pressure on the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Qatar unveils national patient safety classification framework
It is applied across governmental, semi-governmental and private healthcare facilities.
Changi General Hospital rolls out inhaler recycling programme in SG
Plastic parts are processed into NEWBitumen, a material used in road construction.
Fitzroy Crossing Renal Health Centre upgrade completed in Western Australia
An additional 16 patients will be able to receive regular dialysis treatments locally.
NTUH establishes SDM-based palliative care model for cancer patients
The model initiates structured communication at the time of diagnosis.
Genomic biomarkers market to reach $50.31b by 2030
Thanks to rapid developments in next-generation sequencing and multi-omics.
Ajou University Hospital, SK Ecoplant partner on severe trauma care
The partnership will set up a rapid and specialised medical response system.
India’s hospital sector poised for up to 12% CAGR over next 3-5 years
Healthcare expenditure increased by 9.8% YoY in the Union Budget FY26.
New Zealand health ministry to review ManageMyHealth breach
The breach affected 6–7% of the portal’s 1.8 million ‘My Health Documents’ users.
South Australia unveils first look for new Women’s and Children’s Hospital
It will feature an emergency department with 414 network beds.
Australian gov't invests $143m to recruit 100 cancer nurses
The government will raise supported cancer nursing positions to 350 by 2032.
Vagus nerve stimulation market to be valued at $23.73b by 2031
Development in minimally invasive solutions drives the sector.
Max Healthcare, The Learning Hub target oncology nurse training
The partnership will also explore opportunities in other medical specialities.
Cryopreservation freezer market to be valued at $840m by 2031
The expansion of biobanking activities serves as a key driver for market growth.
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