Gwyneth Bejer
India’s pharmaceutical sector faces challenges amidst weak IP regime
India’s pharmaceutical sector faces challenges amidst weak IP regime
Applicants seeking market approval encounter uncoordinated processes amongst federal and state agencies.
Australia to invest $6.4m in First Nations-led cancer research
The funding will support translational, community-based cancer projects in three key areas.
Australia unveils Kids ECMO Referral Service in New South Wales
It enables extracorporeal membrane oxygenation to be delivered on the road.
Columbia Asia Hospital and MOG Eyewear ink MoU for enhanced eye care
The partnership establishes a referral system for patients with eye-related concerns.
China’s artificial hip and knee joints market to hit $1.01b by 2030
Thanks to a rising incidence of age-related joint disorders.
Global ophthalmology devices market to rise by $19.1b until 2028
Its growth is attributed to a trend towards medical tourism for low-cost procedures.
Australia forms new task force for Victoria’s maternity services
It will tackle areas such as workforce recruitment and retention.
Queensland Health, The Clinician partner to implement PRM and PRC surveys
The ZEDOC platform will be implemented statewide across all Hospital and Health Services.
India’s Kauvery Hospital opens new clinic at Chennai Airport
The facility provides immediate medical care for travellers and airport personnel.
Singapore to invest $107m for Active Ageing Centre infrastructure upgrades
The funding will support over 100 existing AACs.
India’s coronary stent market to grow at 4% CAGR until 2033
The country accounts for approximately 32% of the Asia-Pacific market in 2024.
Diversity in Asia-Pacific region’s clinical trials pushed
Hospitals should use inclusive trial designs for more effective treatment, Medidata says.
Malaysia's Regency Specialist Hospital unveils medical care centre in Johor
It will focus on early detection, preventive care, and overall health management.
MOH to launch national programme for familial hypercholesterolemia by 2025
The genetic condition increases the risk of heart disease by 20-fold.
$35.7m Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment progresses with major concrete pour
Its construction is expected to be completed in late 2025.
India’s Aster Whitefield Hospital unveils IOeRT treatment for cancer
The tech delivers targeted radiation during surgery.
NHG, community retail pharmacies partner for preventive health services
The collaboration will initially focus on smoking cessation counselling.
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