Healthcare
NHCS and Lien Foundation launch new programme for heart failure care
NHCS and Lien Foundation launch new programme for heart failure care
The initiative is set to integrate palliative care into the cardiology speciality.
Singapore General Hospital develops app for neonatal jaundice screening
The app analyses skin colour to predict bilirubin levels in multi-ethnic Asian newborns.
HC Surgical Specialists’ half-year net income down 2.1%
Blame it on non-operational items.
HC Surgical Specialists expands portfolio in 2024
Amongst its acquisitions included a 49% stake in GMH Endoscopy & Surgery.
Cordlife renews licenses for one year
The group was instructed by the MOH to conduct operations in a controlled manner.
Preliminary talks on possible share transaction underway: Econ Healthcare
Shareholders and investors are advised to trade the company's shares with caution until further notice.
HMI Medical and SBS Transit ink MoU to advance public health initiatives
Educational programmes will be implemented to enhance public health literacy.
Q&M Dental secures medical device licenses in key SEA markets
The company will now be able to sell and distribute in Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
Clearbridge Health completes placement of 309.5 million shares
The company’s total issued shares have increased to 2.17 billion shares.
New Food and Safety Bill expands MOH authority for public health promotion
This will enable MOH to independently enforce regulations targeting public health issues.
Disa unit inks licensing agreement to commercialise cataract screening device
The agreement was signed with NUH and NUS.
MOH investigates telemedicine providers amidst clinical lapses, inappropriate ad complaints
One of the cases, MaNaDr, has had its Outpatient Medical Service licence revoked.
New Communicable Diseases Agency to be set up in first half of 2025
It will lead in the prevention, preparation, detection, and management of infectious diseases.
OUE Healthcare subsidiary secures majority stake in Rehab Matters
This enables O2 Healthcare to integrate physiotherapy care into its lung health services.
GIC invests $150m in Asia Healthcare Holdings
This follows GIC's initial investment of $170m in February 2022.
SAM Holdings forms strategic review committee amidst continuing net loss
Returns from its proton beam therapy have been slower than expected.
Healthcare sector faces pressure from mature market and foreign competition
Local patients often choose longer waits or affordable options in Malaysia, CGS International says.
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