Singapore
Singapore OKs molnupiravir for COVID-19 treatment
The drug is the second oral antiviral medicine authorised for COVID-19 treatment.
Singapore OKs molnupiravir for COVID-19 treatment
The drug is the second oral antiviral medicine authorised for COVID-19 treatment.
Health buddy app's 'Parkinson's Care' feature launched
It helps patients track its symptoms, which is part of the treatment for the disease.
Lien Foundation invests $4m to study pre-pregnancy mental health in SG
The study will chart the preconception readiness of 500 participants.
MOH to review use of TraceTogether
The MOH no longer uses the app for general public contact tracing.
A new realm of possibilities with AI in healthcare
Singapore's healthcare system, like those of all developed countries, is swamped with data. The challenge - and the opportunity - is to use that data to become a more effective premium healthcare provider. This can be achieved through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI lets medical professionals analyse and derive insights from the huge datasets created by healthcare organisations, a feat that is just not possible for humans.
SCG, A*STAR'S BTI collaborate for novel antibody development
The collaboration was aimed at infectious diseases and cancer.
55% of healthcare startups see pandemic as enabler for innovation: Medtronic
Meanwhile, talent recruitment was seen as the biggest challenge.
SG MOH adds 3 conditions to chronic disease mgmt programme
It brought the total of approved chronic conditions to 23.
Most patients in EDs do not require hospitalisation: SG MOH
It advised the public to go to the ED only for life-threatening emergencies.
Singapore approves Pfizer's oral med Paxlovid for COVID treatment
Paxlovid is the first oral tablet in the country approved for the treatment of COVID-19.
US CDC updates travel warning against SG, PH
The warning has risen to 'Level Four: Very High.'
SingHealth Tower and Outram Community Hospital open their doors
The complex is located on the campus of Singapore General Hospital.
Econ Healthcare to book $3.4m loss in Crosstec exit
The loss will not have any material impact on the company.
SG acquires AstraZeneca's Evusheld
Evusheld is a long-acting antibody candidate for COVID-19 treatment.
Hilleman Laboratories invests $80m in vaccine development hub
The new facility is the first of its kind in Singapore.
NSG BioLabs doubles capacity with new site
The expansion aims to facilitate the growth of promising biotech companies.
AstraZeneca SG signs MOU with tech partners
The partnerships aim to improve care delivery and patient outcomes.