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China to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals in select areas

Conditions, requirements, and procedures for set-up will be specified at a later date.
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China to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals in select areas

Conditions, requirements, and procedures for set-up will be specified at a later date.
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China's LAA closure devices market to grow at 5% CAGR through 2033

The competitive landscape is expected to fuel an increase in research and development investments.

China gains strong foothold in therapeutic cancer vaccines market

Seven cancer vaccines have been approved in the country.

China’s robotic surgical systems market to reach $250m by 2033

The country accounted for approximately 30% of APAC’s market share in 2023.

China’s electrophysiology ablation market CAGR to reach 15% through 2033

Key growth drivers include the advancements in pulsed field technology and the adoption of new products. 

China’s NHC issues guidelines for improved critical care medical services

The guidelines aim to provide 15 intensive-care hospital beds by 2025.

China’s health literacy rises to 29.7% in 2023

Health literacy for urban and rural residents was at 33.25% and 26.23%, respectively.

CMUH launches platform for acute ischemic stroke treatments

The AISIA platform can diagnose acute ischemic stroke within 90 seconds.

CMUH adopts GenAI medical record system

The gHi system is the first GenAI medical record technology in Mandarin.

Aohua Endoscopy wins Healthcare Asia Medtech Awards 2024 for 4K video endoscopy system

AQ-300 supports multi-speciality endoscopy and is equipped with optical chromoendoscopy technology to achieve high image quality and accuracy.

China's primary-level medical institutions handle over half of total visits

The country has improved community health centres and rural clinics on disease prevention.

National Health Commission expands paediatric medical resources across China

The expansion will include seven new hospitals and an additional 67 clinic specialties.

China widens medical services to nearly 3,000 tertiary public hospitals

Several hospitals see an increase in physicians specialising in anaesthesia, paediatrics and TCM.

Jiahui Hospital successfully discharged the first myeloma patient treated with CAR-T

The CAR-T therapy started in 2022 after a relapse from multiple myeloma.

China to further enhance medical treatment for critical pregnant women

The National Health Commission aims to set up the new medical treatment system by 2027.

China thrives in smart operating rooms: report

China is becoming a central hub for medical interventions.

China's consumers demand health and value-for-money products

More and more people want healthy options in buying their food and beverage.