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PH investment board incentives health information software projects

The PHP 26m project is an EMR system on its way towards commercialisation.

Vietnam to build largest gene decoding centre in SEA

The centre aims to cut gene decoding waiting time in the region to under 30 days.

India needs to allocate 3.5% GDP in public health spending: FICCI-KPMG report

Currently, the Union Budget 2021-2022 allocates 1.2% of GDP to public health.

Malaysia state-owned KPJ Healthcare valued at $1.3b

Two companies have bid to make the hospital group private.

Apollo Hospitals opens centre of excellence for critical care

The move aims to provide world-class critical care for India.

MCHRI enters partnership with Menarini Biomarkers

The two will create a regional and international hub for non-invasive diagnostics in Singapore.

SingHealth Duke-NUS opens MCHRI

The institute aims to serve as a maternal and child health research centre.

Malaysian MP pushes for autonomy in state healthcare

Remote clinics rely heavily on irregular mobile medical services.

CBSC launches remote heart monitoring products in TH

The products are part of the Heart Wellness Check-Up programme launched in Bangkok.

TPG and Johor to make KPJ private

But, the companies can decide not to push through with the plan.

Medical equipment in MY hospitals not being optimally managed: A-G report

The report also shows maintenance cost of equipment has exceeded the cost of new procurement.

CellVec enters strategic partnership with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

The partnership will enable high-potential research on cancer immunotherapy in Asia Pacific.

APAC women urged to '#TakeControl' of their health in the digital age

Bayer held the #TakeControl virtual roundtable on the occasion of World Contraception Day 2021.

Huawei, Thai med department partner up for digital health services

This will establish a smart platform for advanced medical treatment.

'Sandwich generation' most impacted by COVID-19 crisis: Prudential

They are the 35- to 54-year-old adults caring for both parents and children.

Digital experiences are paving the way to connected healthcare in SEA: VMware

Around 66% of Southeast Asians preferring remote video-call consultations with medical professionals.