Healthcare
MOH extends Cordlife halt on new cord blood collection for 3 months
MOH extends Cordlife halt on new cord blood collection for 3 months
Initially, MOH barred Cordlife's activities for six months.
Ministry of Health adds Novavax to national vaccination scheme
Singaporeans can get the vaccine for free at selected clinics.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital welcomes new CEO Tang Kong Choong
New CEO outlines strategic healthcare improvements and innovation at TTSH.
Best World raises exit offer price to $2.56 from $2.50
The company declared its latest offer final.
NUS uses magnetic pulses to activate muscle cells’ defences vs. cancer
This method was able to inhibit signs of cancer progression.
Two IHH Healthcare directors reject re-election bid
Their term will end after the conclusion of the upcoming AGM.
AstraZeneca plans $2.02b ADC manufacturing facility in Singapore
This is expected to be operational by 2029.
IHH Healthcare unveils proton therapy centre for cancer treatment
The Mount Elizabeth Proton Therapy Centre offers specialised cancer treatment in Singapore.
Cordlife retains Chen Xiaoling on board after arrest
Chen will oversee the internal investigation into company lapses in Singapore.
Singapore to redevelop Alexandra Hospital for active agaeing initiative
The redeveloped hospital will comprise around 1,300 beds.
Improved sales boost Hyphens Pharma Q1 profit by 97.6%
The Specialty Pharma Principals led the increase in revenue.
AMC Healthcare and Sunway to open imaging centre in Novena
The centre will nearly double AMC’s diagnostic imaging capacity.
Targeted brain stimulation trials aim to improve management of treatment-resistant depression
The Singapore trials will use a locally- developed targeting algorithm.
Thomson Medical issues $155m notes at 5.25%
These will be listed on the SGX on 14 May 2024.
Singapore’s NHGP unveils Khatib Polyclinic for preventive care
The polyclinic features a community plaza and health studio to emphasise preventive health.
Cordlife cancels $8.2m private placement
The Ministry of Health also wrote to the company regarding its local directors.
MOH imposes stricter compliance on medical certificate issuance
The move came following feedback on excessive issuance over teleconsultations.
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