Healthcare

South Korea's HIV tests market to peak in 2021

South Korea's HIV tests market to peak in 2021

The HIV incidence rate in the country has stabilised, but testing is expected to rise.

Japan's melanoma market urged to ramp up social media activity

Companies were advised to include content providing emotional support for patients.

COVID-19 surge to overwhelm Malaysia's health system: report

ICUs at Hospital Kuala Lumpur and University Malaya Medical Centre have hit full capacity.

Ping An Good Doctor's revenue rose 35.5% to $1.06b in 2020

The company’s average daily consultations jumped 23.9% to 903,000.

111 rolls out mobile healthcare services in Northeast China

Baiyi Doctor Group will provide internet-based diagnosis and treatment.

Singapore emerges as best country in personalised healthcare in APAC

The transition to personalised healthcare is gaining momentum across most of Asia Pacific.

InterSystems recognised for data proficiency

InterSystems' TrakCare has been recognised seven times, including with a "Best in KLAS" global award.

Indian telehealth startup MFine bags $16m in funding round

The funds will be partly used towards tripling its investment in AI.

Thailand's Siriraj Hospital installs telemedicine in mobile stroke unit

A video conferencing system was integrated for doctors to remotely assist stroke patients.

Rising population boosts APAC's over-the-counter drugs market

In countries with high populations, patients rely on neighborhood chemists for medications.

Singapore ranks first in healthcare readiness

It scored a point of 71 in a global index.

High cost of dialysis slows APAC's kidney disease market

The market is dominated by the diagnosis segment.

Digital support for type 2 diabetes patients remain limited

This presents opportunities for digital marketing of T2D therapeutics.

China's online healthcare untouched by internet antitrust push

Shares of online healthcare firms soared despite new antitrust laws on internet companies.

Philippines faces risks of limited funding for pandemic response

The country remains vulnerable to another surge in COVID-19 cases.

Japan signs deals for vaccine preorders four times the population

The move was lauded as local vaccines remain in Phase II stage.

India needs to invest in resilient healthcare information infrastructure: report

Risk communication emerged as the weakest link during the pandemic.