hospitals
Singapore launches $5.12m stroke rehabilitation initiative
Singapore launches $5.12m stroke rehabilitation initiative
The Lien Foundation will invest $4m (S$5.09m) over four years to fund the project.
Gleneagles Hospital Kuala Lumpur unveils new cochlear implant system
Patients can receive future software updates without undergoing additional surgery.
KKH unveils upgraded intensive care units for women and children
Key services are placed side by side to streamline patient care.
Seoul National University Hospital trials ‘ERAS’ in gastric cancer surgery
A randomised controlled clinical trial was conducted with 92 patients.
Main works contractor named for $128.5m Bathurst Hospital Redevelopment
Main works construction is expected to be completed by 2028.
Craigieburn Community Hospital in Victoria, Australia
Dialysis and public dental services have begun operating.
Asan Medical Center opens hereditary and rare urologic cancer clinic
Key services include genetic counselling and specialised pathology.
Peninsula Health develops automated post-endoscopy cancer detection system
The tool cuts treatment wait times for unexpected cancers by 43%.
Mount Alvernia, AIA Singapore partner on sustainable healthcare
Key areas include cost-effective options for policyholders and patients.
Asan Medical Center develops AI for real-time conference translation
The system is trained to recognise domain-specific terms in medicine and law.
Pun Hlaing Hospitals opens diabetes and metabolic centre in Hlaing Thar Yar
The facility offers treatment plans and access to CGM systems.
World Citi Medical Center, NephroPlus partner for dialysis patient care
WCMC will serve as the preferred “Level 3” hospital for NephroPlus patients.
Thomson Medical unveils women’s cancer surgery clinic in Novena
It operates through referral pathways established with primary healthcare providers.
Construction begins on $16m Finley Hospital Redevelopment
It is expected to be completed in 2027.
NHCS performs intravascular lithotripsy with LithiX device
The device uses hertz contact stress energy to break down calcium deposits.
Bangkok Hospital Group signs cooperation agreement with Kuwaiti hospital
It outlines patient care for individuals from Kuwait and the Middle East.
Acıbadem Healthcare acquires 80% stake in Bayındır Group
Facilities under the group will operate under the “Acıbadem-Bayındır” brand.
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