Healthcare
MOH sets deadline for Cordlife to comply with regulations
MOH sets deadline for Cordlife to comply with regulations
Cordlife has not been allowed to collect, store, or process new cord blood since 30 Nov.
Half of adults in Singapore have chronic diseases – WTW
An average of 10.7 percent of medical inflation was projected by Singaporean insurers in 2024.
Thomson Medical granted 3 months extension to restore public float
SGX previously rejected the company’s appeal for an extension.
SGX rejects Thomson Medical’s application to extend period for public float restoration
The company applied for a further extension on 2 January.
How Singapore is positioning itself as a healthcare hub
In 2023, Singapore has witnessed 10 partnership deals in the medical sector.
Singapore soars past APAC in intelligent healthcare automation: poll
The majority of healthcare organisations in the city-state have automations in place.
MOH seeks public feedback on proposed health information bill
The bill will eliminate the need for repetitive medical tests for patients.
Thomson Medical granted an additional month to restore its public float
The company initially had three months to restore its public float.
CCCS clears iNova Pharmaceuticals’ acquisition of Mundipharma’s consumer healthcare business
The proposed transaction will not infringe Section 54 of the Competition Act of 2004.
3 technologies aiding healthcare players with staff shortages
Three in four healthcare leaders in Singapore are utilising technologies for short staffing problems.
IHH Healthcare’s net income doubles net income to $152.1m in 3Q23
The company attributed the higher net income to higher patient volumes and improved case mix.
MOH enhances subsidy framework for medical implants
The ministry will implement the enhanced framework on 1 December.
IHH unit to undergo liquidation due to dormancy
The liquidation will not affect IHH’s shareholdings, net assets, and operations.
Singapore gov't increases caregivers' training grant to $400 per year
Caregivers can also use SkillsFuture Credit to defray training costs.
MOH to dedicate S$800m for Active Ageing Centres from 2024 to 2028
The funds will help improve the AACs such as leveraging silver generation ambassadors.
IHH subsidiary sues Japanese pharma company over Fortis Malar deal
The IHH unit is seeking to claim damages of JPY20b from the Japanese company.
4 investment opportunities stemming from Singapore's ageing population
Singapore was dubbed as the country with the biggest silver economy potential.
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