hospitals
Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras to expand capacity to 180 beds
Columbia Asia Hospital Cheras to expand capacity to 180 beds
The expansion spans 40,000 sq ft across two interconnected buildings.
Medicover Hospitals Navi Mumbai launches new ophthalmology department
The facility provides eye care and diagnostics under one roof.
Ramsay Health Care to acquire Canberra’s National Capital Private Hospital
This marks the group’s first hospital investment in the Australian Capital Territory.
Gleneagles Hong Kong to launch AI-powered genomic health service
It will be available from the first quarter of the year
Singapore General Hospital to open new neuroscience clinic
The facility combines neurology, neurosurgery, and neuropsychology services.
Malaysia’s BTMC unveils ‘Hospital Connect’ for AIA agents, policyholders
Services include continuous vital-sign monitoring and medical assessments.
Sunway Medical Centre unveils Malaysia’s first photon-counting CT scanner
It provides ultra-high-resolution imaging with lower radiation exposure.
First Chinese Medicine Hospital begins services in Hong Kong
Government-subsidised outpatient appointments will be increased.
Artemis Hospitals to establish 110-bed facility in Mauritius
The new hospital will be built in partnership with Falcon Healthcare Group.
KFSHRC develops 3D printing technique to treat inner ear disorders
The method involves digitally redesigning the damaged inner ear structure.
Arete Hospitals adopts ‘SkyWalker’ robotic system for knee replacements
The system is designed to work with the NitrX Evolution implant.
Bumrungrad to open $136.8m luxury hospital in Phuket by 2027
Its first phase is scheduled to begin in mid-2027.
South-west Victoria health services to merge from April 2026
The hospital’s urgent care centre will expand onsite and virtual care services.
Sunway Medical Centre Velocity launches ‘Galaxy Watch8’ health package
The package is priced at $392.06 (RM1,600).
New SPECT-CT scanner installed at Wellington Regional Hospital
It replaces an older model and will work alongside a recently installed unit.
IHH Healthcare to expand network in India
The group’s shareholding now stands at 31.17% in Fortis and 62.73% in Malar.
Perennial Holdings launches Healthcare City in Chongqing, China
Its first phase involves a total investment of approximately $212.8m (RMB1.5b).
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