hospitals
Metro Pacific Health acquires San Francisco Doctors Hospital in Mindanao
Metro Pacific Health acquires San Francisco Doctors Hospital in Mindanao
This marks the group’s 25th hospital in its network.
MakatiMed performs first leadless pacemaker implantation
The device eliminates the need for a transvenous approach that involves wires and a subcutaneous pocket.
Seoul National University Hospital opens new lounge for cancer patients
The facility includes a centre that conducts lecture-type education and participatory programmes.
$4.7m Cohuna District Hospital theatre upgrade to start in October
The project is expected to be completed by August 2025.
New $219m Mt Barker Hospital to triple capacity by 2027
The majority of its new spaces will feature single rooms with private ensuites.
Aster DM Healthcare to invest $26m in exclusive Women & Children’s Hospital
It will feature 100 critical care beds and 10 modular operating theatres.
Swan Hill District Health’s ED upgrade completion now underway
It will include a new four-bed short-stay unit for patients requiring treatment for less than 24 hours.
Stage two of Manning Base Hospital redevelopment to begin in 2025
Detailed designs focus on inpatient accommodation, campus connectivity, and telehealth services.
Vinmec utilises 3D-printed titanium implant for chest wall reconstruction
It incorporates a mesh to prevent lung hernia and minimise the risk of displacement post-surgery.
Mount Elizabeth Hospital unveils new angiography suite
The suite houses an Angio CT System that leverages deep learning technology.
Singapore’s KKH launches expanded screening programme for at-risk couples
The pilot initiative will run until 2027.
Gleneagles Hospital HK introduces centre for clinical trials
The centre’s current trials involve novel drugs for treating colorectal and biliary tract cancers.
China to allow wholly foreign-owned hospitals in select areas
Conditions, requirements, and procedures for set-up will be specified at a later date.
Al Qassimi Hospital adopts new system for chronic limb-threatening ischemia
It is designed to keep arteries open whilst delivering everolimus to support vessel healing.
Aster Whitefield Hospital launches neurosciences and spine care institute
It features mixed reality technology for 3D visualisation in treatment planning.
Australia invests $369m in Fairfield Hospital redevelopment
The project’s full scope will be finalised during the planning and design phase.
NUH develops AI tool to accelerate lumbar spinal stenosis diagnosis
The tech has been trialled in over 50 patients since June.