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Three in five people hit by health exclusivity

More than 60% said they faced at least one barrier in accessing healthcare.

ADB greenlights $350m loan to support nationwide primary care in Indonesia

Indonesia's health ministry healthcare programme will also be backed by a $2m grant.

Japan's HIV test market to reach US$58m in ten years

High-tech healthcare in Japan poses potential for improvement in HIV treatment and prevention.

HDB senior-centric upgrades and more CCAs await Singapore's oldest population

The HDB will roll out over 20 older precincts in areas with higher seniors.

Singapore gov't increases caregivers' training grant to $400 per year

Caregivers can also use SkillsFuture Credit to defray training costs.

Saudi Arabia private healthcare to benefit from new health insurance scheme

The private healthcare growth in Saudia Arabia will stem from strategic plans.

South Korean hospital acquires advanced radiation cancer treatment devices

The equipment can precisely treat tumour-target tissue whilst minimising radiation exposure.

NTUH restarts physical exchange programme with Mongolia

Mongolian physicians went to the Taiwan hospital for one-month training.

MOH to dedicate S$800m for Active Ageing Centres from 2024 to 2028

The funds will help improve the AACs such as leveraging silver generation ambassadors.

Tech skill talent shortage 'pressing issue' in healthcare

Lack of funding and specific talents seem to be the top concerns in healthcare workforce.

New Indonesian health bill to help hospitals expand services

It will also support hospitals to quickly hire workers.

Healthcare stocks outperform broader market since October

GLP-1 drugs' potential propelled healthcare stocks trading.

Apollo Cancer Centres launches fastest and most precise breast cancer diagnoses programme

The programme taps advanced diagnostic technologies and provides results within 24 hours.

Korean hospital to develop digital recovery room for breast cancer patients

The recovery room seeks to use mobile and web-based AI to monitor recovery status.

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital garners GHA second accreditation

It earned the accreditation with its tech and smart healthcare environment.