Healthcare
GIC invests $150m in Asia Healthcare Holdings
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.
Philips partners with SGH to establish MRI training centre in Singapore
The training center will facilitate the upskilling of radiographers in Singapore.
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.
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