hospitals
Metro Pacific Health acquires Metro Antipolo Hospital in Rizal
Metro Pacific Health acquires Metro Antipolo Hospital in Rizal
MPH will open an urgent care centre as part of its plans for MAHMC.
HMI Medical launches Hinotori robotic-assisted system in Malaysia
It uses robotic arms and a 3D camera controlled from a surgeon’s console.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital unveils smart ward for neuroscience
It houses an epilepsy monitoring unit with 16 single-patient rooms.
SCH launches humanoid robot to support dementia patients
Dexie communicates in English, Mandarin, Malay, and several Chinese dialects.
New Zealand’s Christchurch Hospital opens new ambulatory care hub
The $2.8m (NZ$4.7m) hub consolidates six outpatient services.
Cigna Singapore, iXchange launch value-based healthcare contract
IHH SG hospitals will participate under the new contract.
Mayapada earmarks 25% of capex for digital health push
It aims to double its hospitals to 14 in 10 years.
Indonesia’s RS Pondok Indah Group earns Stage 7 EMRAM certification
The recognition applies to the group’s three hospitals.
South Korea selects 60 teaching hospitals for training programme
Funding varies from $21,679 (KRW30m) to $216,781 (KRW300m).
HCCH launches Lung Center of Excellence in new partnership
The COE focuses on two main lung cancer types.
Chong Hua Hospital Mandaue introduces SUDOSCAN diagnostic service
The device provides a non-invasive test in less than three minutes.
Cambodian, Chinese hospital to set up remote 3D printing centre
It will support the cross-regional use of advanced technology.
Sengkang General Hospital unveils eLOBBY self-service facility
Patients can access assistance through the hospital’s “Ask Sarah” chatbot.
Whanganui Hospital opens upgraded dental unit
Key features include a dedicated area for patients receiving IV sedation.
Hospital Authority tests drone delivery of medical supplies
The flight takes about 20 minutes compared with existing transport.
Kauvery Hospital Vadapalani unveils Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Centre
The facility also offers cartilage regenerative therapy.
KFSHRC, Saudi Space Agency sign MoU to advance space medicine
The partnership focuses on health and biotechnology research.
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