Gwyneth Bejer
KFSHRC, NUPCO to strengthen medical supply and procurement chains
KFSHRC, NUPCO to strengthen medical supply and procurement chains
Key areas include enhancing NUPCO’s electronic marketplace platform.
JSS Hospital unveils minimally invasive surgical system in Mysuru
It supports general surgery, gynaecology, urology and paediatrics.
Lautoka Hospital opens new cardiac, imaging and emergency facilities
This follows an $11m investment.
Australian gov’t unveils five-year FHRI Fund Strategy for WA
The “Spotlight Program” will be its flagship initiative.
Single-use surgical instruments market to reach $7.8b by 2030
Thanks to the rise of minimally invasive, short-stay, and outpatient surgeries.
Burjeel acquires PhysioTrio in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The centre will become a part of the group’s PhysioTherabia network.
New safe assessment unit to open at Shellharbour Hospital
It offers a low-stimulus environment for patients struggling in a busy ED setting.
Endometriosis market across the 7MM to hit $2.5b by 2034
Its expansion is attributed to the introduction of several key therapies.
Chief Executive names new Under Secretary for Health
Cecilia Fan will succeed Libby Lee in the post.
Australia invests $1.2b to cut Queensland’s elective surgery waiting times
The funding includes $834m (A$1.27b) for the Surgery Connect programme.
Singapore adds special care dentistry as eighth dental speciality
The speciality focuses on treating adults with complex needs.
Pakistan’s drug import dependence poses risks to critical medicine supply
Pharmaceutical imports are expected to reach $920m by 2029.
Endoscopic hemostasis devices market eyes 3.6% CAGR growth through 2034
Ageing populations are undergoing more frequent endoscopic screenings.
Remote surgery technology platforms market to hit $10.52b by 2034
Its growth is attributed to the rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries.
FV Hospital launches social health insurance for outpatient, emergency care
It will cover 100% of eligible costs within the Health Ministry’s scope.
New 300-bed multispeciality hospital opens in Banjara Hills, India
It features a Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Innovation.
Contractor named for $1.2b new women and babies hospital project
The project will replace the century-old King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Commentary
The shift towards cognitive healthcare platforms leveraging AI, IoT, and Blockchain