Gwyneth Bejer
Sankara Eye Hospital opens super-speciality facility in Andhra Pradesh
Sankara Eye Hospital opens super-speciality facility in Andhra Pradesh
The new hospital was built with an investment of around $8.5m (₹75 crore).
IHH Healthcare North Asia expands partnership with Prudential Hong Kong
Participating facilities include Gleneagles MediCentre or Parkway Shanghai Hospital.
Indonesia’s MedTech import market hit $3.28b in 2024
The market rebounded by 77.8% after contracting to $1.79b in 2022.
Gleneagles Hospital HK, CTF Life launch health management programme
Benefits include streamlined referrals and comprehensive cancer care.
Cowra Hospital Redevelopment to open in late 2025
The project features the facility’s first CT scanner.
Australian gov’t unveils concept design for $1.3b Bankstown Hospital
This outlines the planned locations of services and facilities within the new building.
Aster RV Hospital uses CORI system for knee revision surgery
The technology generates a 3D mapping of the joint, supporting real-time imaging.
Auckland City Hospital installs eight new heart and lung bypass machines
The full installation represents a total investment of $1.8m (NZ$3.2m).
Global disposable medical device market to hit $144.85b by 2030
Its expansion is attributed to growing concerns over hospital-acquired infections.
mRNA vaccine venture financing plunges 82% to $90m in 2025 YTD
The decline follows a $500m cut in grant support by the US HHS.
HMI Medical to deploy Workday AI suite across corporate functions
Key areas include human capital, finance, planning, and contract intelligence.
Bayside Health appoints inaugural chief executive
Adam Horsburgh’s appointment comes ahead of the merger’s 2026 launch.
Healthcare simulation programmes launched for SEA professionals
Both initiatives will begin by the end of 2026, targeting 50 participants in the first year.
Medicover Hospital Navi Mumbai launches unit for stroke emergencies
It is equipped with rapid CT/MRI imaging and neuro-ICU support.
New cancer centre opens in Taranaki, NZ
The facility features the region’s Linear Accelerator for radiation therapy.
KFSHRC signs three cooperation agreements with Al-Qassim Health Cluster
Key areas include telemedicine, medical visits, and education programmes.
Australia to establish independent Centre for Disease Control
The new body will consolidate national evidence to address health threats.
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