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SG's National Neuroscience Institute taps VR tech to train neurosurgeons
SG's National Neuroscience Institute taps VR tech to train neurosurgeons
																					
							It aims to create over 100 virtual neurosurgeon training modules.
						
					
					
				HKSTP, global pharmaceutical firm launch programme to speed up R&D in immunology
																					
							Qualified startups can apply to access extensive biotech funding.
						
					
					
				The doctor is logged-in! Yashoda Hospitals gets on the metaverse
																					
							It seeks to offer health treatment on metaverse and hire metaversians.
						
					
					
				HK Anti-narcotics committee seeks to weed out ‘wide availability’ of CBD
																					
							It backs the proposal to control cannabidiol under the anti-drug ordinance.
						
					
					
				Cordlife, AMILI launch first gut microbiome banking service in SEA
																					
							The microbiome has important roles in metabolism and brain health
						
					
					
				Harnessing magnetron tech can turn India into medtech manufacturing hub
																					
							India currently imports 80% of its medical devices.
						
					
					
				Clarification on Singapore’s policy vs healthcare malpractices needed: study
																					
							It is unclear who bears legal accountability for negligence in virtual health.
						
					
					
				Hong Kong gov’t gears up for possible monkeypox outbreak
																					
							So far, the market has zero monkeypox cases.
						
					
					
				IHH Healthcare divests medical education arm for US$306m
																					
							The International Medical University will be divested to a consortium.
						
					
					
				World Bank OKs US$258m programme to boost Pakistan’s healthcare systems
																					
							The programme will build on health reforms and improve healthcare quality.
						
					
					
				GE Healthcare, NCCS to work on AI research to enhance cancer care
																					
							The two parties seek to make cancer treatment more precise.
						
					
					
				Singapore records traveller who went to Changi Airport infected with monkeypox
																					
							Thirteen close contacts were put on phone surveillance for 21 days.
						
					
					
				Gilead Sciences names its new health leader for Asia markets
																					
							Dustin Haines has 20 years leadership in pharmaceuticals.
						
					
					
				Thailand tightens screening protocols after traveller contracts monkeypox
																					
							A monkeypox-hit traveller reached Australia after a 2-hour transit in Bangkok.
						
					
					
				University of Hong Kong, Sinopharm launch trial of Omicron-targeting vaccine
																					
							A total of 1,800 adult volunteers will be needed for the trial. 
						
					
					
				SG gov't starts public consultation on mental health
																					
							The feedback will be a part of the Lion City's National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy.
						
					
					
				Amazon Web Services Healthcare Accelerator calls for fresh applicants
																					
							The deadline for applications is 1 July.