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Human Health’s profit plummets by 86.6% to $3.1m in FY2024

The group’s revenue decreased to $76.1m (HK$590.8m).

Global cholesterol testing market to be valued at $247.5b by 2033

Test strips hold 37.1% of the market share in 2024.

Medical equipment, services sectors to benefit from China’s fiscal boost

The Ministry of Finance may issue $142b of special bonds to stimulate consumption.

Sleep apnea oral appliances market to reach $746.6m by 2029

Thanks to an increased awareness of the serious impacts of untreated sleep apnea.

UMP Healthcare's profit drops 32.8% to $5.2m in FY2024

Meanwhile, total revenue increased by 2.9% YoY.

ICMR and NVVN to harness solar power for healthcare research institutes

Currently, seven ICMR facilities are utilising solar energy.

Australia to invest $13.6m for First Nations maternity care

One key area includes the expansion of the “Growing Deadly Families” initiative.

Australia invests $8.8m in ARIIA for aged care innovation

It will be used to scale care models and workforce solutions.

Asia Pacific to lead medical radiation detection market

It is due to emerging economies including Japan, India, and China.

Healthcare Professionals Community formed to support growth of 9,000 workers

Members of the community are from nine healthcare associations.

NTU Singapore and NHG launch centre to advance AI in healthcare

It will focus on elderly frailty, medical imaging, cancer screening, and mental health.

Aster DM Healthcare names Aster Hospitals and Clinics CEO in Saudi Arabia

Mohamed Alshamari will oversee planning, strategy, development, and growth expansion.

Construction begins on Australia’s Shellharbour Hospital

The facility will feature an expanded emergency department and increased surgical capacity.

Australia to fund three medical researches for $34.5m

These include flu vaccine, schizophrenia treatment, and gut microorganism uses.