Healthcare

Bumrungrad International Hospital accredited over medical travel services

GHA awards hospitals that roll out policies to mitigate risks to medical travel patients.

Bumrungrad International Hospital accredited over medical travel services

GHA awards hospitals that roll out policies to mitigate risks to medical travel patients.

South Korea’s shoulder replacement devices to make comeback in 2021

Reverse shoulder replacement surgeries stand to rise as elective procedures resume.

What investment opportunities await for India’s health-tech space?

Before the pandemic, the industry focussed on wearables, lifestyle-linked problems, and more.

Singapore’s Tan Tock Seng Hospital closes wards to visitors

Two patients and two staff were infected by COVID-19.

Hygeia Healthcare buys 100% stake in Etern Group for $268m

The acquisition indirectly holds 98% of Suzhou Yongding Hospital in Jiangsu.

India’s hospital industry enjoys high investment demand

Demand for health services is rising in Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations.

China's local immunotherapy drugs poised for approvals

The brands could see significant adoption in more cost-conscious markets.

South Korea to develop two COVID-19 vaccines by end-2022

There are currently five local pharmas developing the vaccine.

He Health bags internet hospital license in China

The online platform offers services such as men’s health consultations.

Indonesia's telehealth platform Halodoc bags $80m in funding

The funds will be used to deepen its penetration in key healthcare verticals in Indonesia.

South Korea eases requirements for drug imports

Pharmaceutical companies could benefit from the government’s drive to reduce regulatory uncertainty.

Chinese vaccines remain vital in developing nations despite criticisms

Developing nations face inadequate supply as developed nations stockpiled vaccines from top manufacturers.

Dialysis machines see rise in use in South Korea

The pandemic has heightened the necessity of its use for people with renal diseases.

Dialysis machines see rise in use in South Korea

The pandemic has heightened the necessity of its use for people with renal diseases.

Extracorporeal life support devices rises in use in Australia

It played a major role in treating high risk COVID-19 patients.

Taiwan's novel pharma products hit by low reimbursement prices

The low rates are discouraging the launch of new innovative products, insiders say.

Japan's liver cancer surveillance program hailed as world's best

The country established the programme for early detection of HCC in the 1980s.