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Fortis to acquire Jalandhar’s Shrimann Superspeciality Hospital for $53m
Fortis to acquire Jalandhar’s Shrimann Superspeciality Hospital for $53m
The acquisition will be carried out by Fortis Hospotel Limited.
AI solutions gain traction amidst healthcare workforce challenges
The tech tackles challenges like fall prevention, patient elopement, and staff burnout.
Australian gov’t unveils new designs for Milton Ulladulla Hospital upgrade
Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-2025.
India’s Aster Medcity expands capacity with new 100-bed tower
The hospital also launched a 360-degree heart care department.
Bumrungrad Hospital Q4 2024 earnings to decline amidst weak int’l demand
Only self-paying Kuwaiti patients have returned.
Max Super Specialty Hospital Vaishali unveils diabetic foot care clinic
The facility offers wound care, infection management, and vascular assessments.
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.
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