Healthcare

China’s JD Health revamps online app

It has also introduced a new hotline service.

UN urges stronger COVAX support for APAC

The international organisation is calling for countries with surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses to donate to COVAX.

Ramsay Health Care buys UK-based Spire Healthcare for $1.39b

It owns 39 hospitals and eight clinics across England, Wales, and Scotland.

Subdued economy dampens multinational pharmas’ growth in China

Opportunities for MNCs exist largely in generics and OTC segments.

Healthcare improvements drive China’s oxygenators market

The country is expected to maintain a 50% market share in APAC through 2025.

Singapore’s Farrer Park Hospital brings PIPAC treatment

The treatment is used to combat cancers located in the lining of the abdomen.

UNICEF calls for $164m for medical equipment in South Asia

This will be used to deal with the new wave of COVID-19 in the region.

South Asia urged to address healthcare shortages: Amnesty

India has been facing a shortage of medical supplies and human resources.

APAC’s hospitals brace for patient backlogs

Australia faced higher wait times to between 240-365 days for elective surgeries.

IFC, Mitsui injects $60m to MiCare to fuel expansion in SEA

The group also has plans to expand to more countries in ASEAN.

Best of the best: Here are the winners at this year's HCA Medtech Awards 2021

The event is held via face-to-face presentations at Conrad Centennial Singapore today May 27, and a virtual awards presentation from June 2 to 7. 

South Korea ships medical supplies to India

The supplies will be donated to the Indian Red Cross Society.

New Zealand rolls out health system reforms

Its healthcare system was criticized over variable access across districts.