Gwyneth Bejer
Singapore pledges additional $10m to The Pandemic Fund
Singapore pledges additional $10m to The Pandemic Fund
This brings the country’s total contribution to $20m
Makati Medical Centre reintroduces MakatiMed@Home service
The initiative targets patients with limited mobility.
The Alfred, Monash University leverage bioengineered skin for burn patients
The technique is expected to replace the need for traditional donor sites.
$165m Griffith Base Hospital redevelopment on track for 2025 completion
The new hospital will increase ambulatory care space.
India’s DHR-ICMR unveils 2024-29 action plan for Viksit Bharat
One of its key areas includes the promotion of indigenous and affordable health technologies.
Australia’s “Health in My Language” expands to sexual, reproductive health
The new phase will address issues such as menopause, contraception, and pregnancy options.
APAC leads wound care market with 7.46% CAGR growth through 2029
Smart technologies are gaining traction in the region.
Digital health faces reimbursement issues amidst rapid market growth
Another barrier is the initial cost of any digital health app.
IHH Healthcare acquires Penang's Island Hospital for $891.4m
The group now operates 18 hospitals across Malaysia.
HMI Singapore names new CEO
Dr Walter Lim will oversee TPA, primary care, ambulatory care, and training arms.
IHH Healthcare Singapore unveils robotics-focused rehabilitation centre
The facility utilises intelligent algorithms, ergonomics, and motion control.
Patients suffer from Southeast Asia’s lack of unified health platform
The absence of a single ecosystem is hurting patients’ welfare.
Australian gov’t unveils ambulance station in Foster
Key upgrades include a four-bay garage for ambulances.
Australia invests $6.8m in national skin cancer screening initiative
The Melanoma Institute Australia will collaborate with various stakeholders.
Care Medical and Boston Scientific to enhance cardiology and urology care
Both will focus on creating care pathways to improve treatment effectiveness and patient safety.
Japan’s diabetes device market to hit $2.8b by 2032
Its growth is attributed to technological advancements and developments.
Metastatic cancer treatment market to reach $111.16b by 2027
Thanks to therapy advancements and a rise in R&D investments.
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