Healthcare
Meta Health eyes 30% of Aios Bio Sciences share capital
Meta Health eyes 30% of Aios Bio Sciences share capital
It is part of Meta Health’s efforts to grow the group’s healthcare business
Singapore’s aged care homes fall short
Their services are routinary and not personalised mainly due to resource constraints.
Singapore medical insurance costs to stay stable at 12% in 2025
Driven by ageing population and rise in diseases.
ArrowBiome develops technology to kill specific bacteria in humans
The Singapore startup focuses on the personal care market but may expand to gut health soon.
SingHealth, SUSS, SUTD ink MoU to advance population health initiatives
The partnership will focus on developing a white paper and actionable implementation plan.
SCH named WHO Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing
It will focus on capacity building, collaboration, and research.
Health Department OKs LITFULO for severe alopecia
In Singapore, the local incidence of alopecia areata is 3.8%.
HIV self-test kits to be available in select retail pharmacies by end Janaury
This is part of the health ministry’s effort to boost self-testing.
SUSS launches intercontinental alliance of healthcare providers initiative
Initiatives will be grounded in five strategic themes including continuity of care.
Singapore urged to order 5-minute minimum for telemedicine calls
A local clinic’s license will be revoked after being probed for short teleconsultations.
Singapore’s ageing population boosts demand for senior healthcare innovations
Experts highlight AI and robotics as key drivers in transforming aged care.
IHH Healthcare’s YTD 2024 earnings drop 13% YoY
Excluding exceptional items, earnings grew by 35%.
Singapore and Saudi Arabia sign MoU on health cooperation
It outlines areas such as education and training, primary healthcare, and promotion policies.
SingHealth names new CEO for Eastern General Hospital
Gan Wee Hoe’s appointment will be concurrent with his position as SCH’s CEO.
Sanofi inaugurates $800m healthcare manufacturing facility in SG
It will be operational by mid-2026.
CGH introduces integrated, multi-disciplinary service for lymphoedema
It focuses on early diagnosis, continual monitoring, and personalised care.
Thomson Medical partners with Adyen for integrated payments
The healthcare group’s patients can pay using their preferred modes and currencies.
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