Healthcare
Over 6 in 10 patients in China embrace digital health tracking
Both young and old consumers embrace wearable tech.
Over 6 in 10 patients in China embrace digital health tracking
Both young and old consumers embrace wearable tech.
HMI Group secures major stake in Harley Street Heart Centre
Health Management International (HMI) wants to increase its presence in SEA.
Human autonomy still superior over any new healthtech
While AI is accelerating drug discovery and clinical trials, it cannot replace humans.
Medical costs in APAC to rise over the long term - report
Nearly 60% of the region expects a cost increase.
Hong Kong Health Bureau to begin chronic disease scheme
Residents aged 45 and above can enrol for the screening starting 13 November.
Patient access programme for healthcare professionals expand in Thailand
Specifically, its five patient access programmes were launched in Thailand.
Raffles Medical’s ramp-up in revenue in China slower than expected
The hospital’s gestation losses from China cities will likely persist.
Australia’s MyMedicare allows patients to see the same GP and healthcare team
The new voluntary registration formalises the relationship between doctors and patients.
Genertec Universal Medical’s earnings saved by healthcare business
Its finance business experienced weak growth due to high US dollar interest rate.
More than 80% of private-sector healthcare organisations hit by ransomware lost revenue
Of the percentage, about half said they lost a lot of earnings.
DocMed to raise S$30m in upcoming Series B round
The healthtech firm is expecting to expand its footprint in other ASEAN markets.
South Korea nominated as member of WHO’s executive board
It was voted as one of the two WHO executive board members which begins May 2024.
OUE Healthcare poised to capture foreign patient demand for specialist care services
The healthcare group recently partnered with three medical specialist groups including two leading respiratory and cardiothoracic surgery specialist...
World Bank and Nepal government ink deal for US$3.84m healthcare grant
The agreement also provides a US$100m concessional loan.
Korean gov’t launches Bio-Health Innovation Commission to support AI and nanotech growth
This will address the challenges of fragmented government policies in bio-health tasks.
World Bank US$120m funding to benefit Bangladesh’s pregnant women
The fund will also improve the nutrition of moms with children aged under four.
Healthtech market in India to grow US$35b by 2030
E-pharmacy will have a market share of US$412b in 2030 from US$1.1b in 2022.