Singapore
Singapore healthcare needs collective and progressive action for sustainability
The sector’s carbon emissions are projected to balloon by around 200% by 2050.
Singapore healthcare needs collective and progressive action for sustainability
The sector’s carbon emissions are projected to balloon by around 200% by 2050.
KKH unveils Children’s Lipid Centre for familial hypercholesterolemia
The centre focuses on early detection and management of FH in children.
IHH Healthcare unveils proton therapy centre for cancer treatment
The Mount Elizabeth Proton Therapy Centre offers specialised cancer treatment in Singapore.
Hospitals embrace sustainability practices to elevate patient experience
Digitalisation reduces the need for paper and improves patients’ waiting time.
Singapore to redevelop Alexandra Hospital for active agaeing initiative
The redeveloped hospital will comprise around 1,300 beds.
Thomson Medical issues $155m notes at 5.25%
These will be listed on the SGX on 14 May 2024.
Singapore’s NHGP unveils Khatib Polyclinic for preventive care
The polyclinic features a community plaza and health studio to emphasise preventive health.
Gleneagles Hospital CEO plants his hospitality roots into healthcare
CEO Thomas Wee shares his strategy and vision for a patient-centric Singapore hospital at 2024 Healthcare Asia Summit.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital introduces flexible working shifts for nurses
The initiative allows nurses to have a mix of routine and flexible shifts.
IHH invests in Belun Technology for AI-powered sleep diagnostic technology
IHH will utilise Belun’s medical-grade device for sleep apnea detection.
Evolving the Healthcare landscape in Singapore with Integrated Ambulatory Surgical Centres
As the healthcare needs in Singapore continue to evolve, it is essential to address the challenges posed by the rising demand for medical services and the shifting demographics of the population. Traditionally, the focus of healthcare delivery in South East Asia has been on tertiary hospitals. However, with the emergence of a super-aged population, where 21% of the population is above the age of 65, the healthcare system is being tested in terms of quality, access, and affordability.
Q&M adopts intraoral scanner for improved dental care
The technology will be deployed over the next 12 months across the group’s dental clinics in Singapore.
Healthsprings unveils new platform for telemedicine services in Singapore
The group’s aesthetic medicine services are available through the platform.
Synpaxe, tech giants foster GenAI in healthcare
The parties launched a challenge which saw the participation of over 160 healthcare professionals.
Virtus Fertility Centre Singapore unveils IVF support grant for couples
The initial $36,700 (S$50,000) grant will cover the main costs associated with IVF.
SGH and NNI study reveals connection between scoliosis and brainstem
Around 3% of adolescents in Singapore have scoliosis.
NDCS and NYP ink MoU to boost digital dentistry
The partnership offers internships and learning journeys on CAD/CAM and dentofacial imaging.