Gwyneth Bejer
KPJ Healthcare to use AI-powered platform for medical history taking
KPJ Healthcare to use AI-powered platform for medical history taking
The platform will streamline consultations and improve diagnostic accuracy.
Gleneagles Hospital Kota Kinabalu performs first robotic surgery in Sabah
A radical nephrectomy was conducted using the Da Vinci Xi surgical system.
APAC to boost pharmaceutical growth with increased R&D investments
South Korea allocated 5.2% of its GDP to R&D in 2024.
Singapore to establish new communicable diseases agency in April
The CDA will focus on prevention, preparedness, detection, response, and enablement.
Global microcarriers market to reach $3.05b by 2029
Thanks to increased investments in cell and gene therapy research.
New Tara Hospital opens in Queensland, Australia
It replaces the 60-year-old facility.
Australia invests $3.5m in health worker housing for Coffs Harbour
The funding is part of the $127.3m (A$200.1m) ‘Key Health Worker Accommodation’ programme.
7MM Duchenne muscular dystrophy market to more than double by 2033
Its expansion is attributed to the treatment of ambulatory DMD patients.
Thomson Medical to provide benefits for Great Eastern Life policyholders
Policyholders will have access to specialist treatments at Thomson Medical Centre.
Pristyn Care unveils first super-speciality hospital in South Delhi
The facility features a Level 3 neonatal intensive care unit.
Thomson Medical to open second fertility hub
The Singapore-based hospital operator has upgraded its hardware to meet patient needs.
Caloundra Private Day Hospital reopens in Queensland after $6.3m upgrade
It now features three upgraded operating theatres and new patient support areas.
AHMC inks MoA with Los Baños Doctors Hospital for ‘HEAL’ progamme
The initiative focuses on sharing expertise and improving healthcare delivery.
Oman International Hospital, MaxCare Hospital expand healthcare in Salalah
OIH will provide support across multiple specialities like diagnostics and intensive care.
Australia allocates $1.9m for palliative care research in New South Wales
Expressions of interest open close on 23 March.
Cambodia’s Central Hospital extends medical services to NSSF members
The initiative is possible through a partnership with the National Social Security Fund.
Australia invests $474,000 to upgrade Upper Hunter health facilities in NSW
The funding will be distributed evenly across three key projects.
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