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.

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.

NHG, community retail pharmacies partner for preventive health services

The collaboration will initially focus on smoking cessation counselling.