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.