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Why virtual hospitals are gaining traction in Asia Pacific

McKinsey & Company’s Rebecca Kannourakis sheds light on the positive impact of virtual hospitals on patient care in Asia Pacific.

South Korea selects five regions to host bio training campuses for foreign workers

Foreign workers will be trained to produce biologicals like vaccines and therapeutics within the campuses.

Generative AI seen helping lower costs in pharma, healthcare

New technology can streamline diagnostic processes, and help with predictions in drug discovery.

Axios International aims to hasten patient access to innovative treatments in SE Asia

Dr. Joseph Saba, co-founder and CEO of Axios International, highlights strategies to overcome institutional barriers for swift delivery of critical treatments in the region.

Singapore’s healthtech agency deepens tie with US tech giant on AI, cloud innovation

AI-powered innovations and secure cloud platform will help modernise and automate operations in public healthcare

Treatment planning system to be installed at Taiwan smart hospital

Taichung Veterans General Hospital will use a Sumitomo proton therapy machine.

PR status granted to over 1,200 foreign medical workers: MOH

They were granted permanent residency over the past five years.

UAE hospital touts milestones of diabetes and heart disease treatment centre

The hospital boasts of one-day medical care for diabetes and heart disease patients.

Hospital-college healthcare tie-up in PH pushes past first decade

Students and faculty members of the school will enjoy discounts in one of Manila’s private hospitals.

Private sector spending seen driving UAE’s healthcare system

The private sector is playing an increasingly important role in the country’s healthcare system.

Demand for life science sustains as supply remains tight

Vacancy rates at Bipolis is at 4% in Q2 2023.

Committee for care home manpower formed

It will be chaired by Dr. Lam Ching-choi.

Singaporeans aged 60 and above may enrol for HealthierSG on 5 July

The healthcare reform enrolment will use an SMS sent to residents.

Almost all patients to get higher subsidies in revised pallative care framework

The revisions in the subsidy framework will take effect in 2024.