healthcare

SG, Korea signs MRA on medicinal products regulation

SG, Korea signs MRA on medicinal products regulation

The agreement will facilitate trade and access to medicinal products between both countries.

MOH lists abrocitinib on the medical assistance fund

The drug is used to treat atopic dermatitis.

How Singapore is positioning itself as a healthcare hub

In 2023, Singapore has witnessed 10 partnership deals in the medical sector. 

MOH seeks public feedback on proposed health information bill

The bill will eliminate the need for repetitive medical tests for patients.

MOH enhances subsidy framework for medical implants

The ministry will implement the enhanced framework on 1 December.

Singlife introduces upgraded plans for policyholders with mild disability

The upgraded plans are measured by the customer’s ADL performance.

SG adds around 500 beds to SG healthcare facilities, more expected by year-end

Singapore aims to add 1,300 beds by the end of the year, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said.

IHH Healthcare Berhad's CFO takes garden leave

Joerg Ayrle will be on garden leave until the expiry of his contract on 31 January 2024.

Health is wealth: Biomedical Sciences positioned as key driver of economy

Despite this optimism, the supply for BMS labs is expected to tighten.

Chart of the Day: Health concerns push Singaporeans to purchase smart devices

The pandemic pushed more people to look into managing and recording their own health.

Chart of the Day: SG healthcare spending to reach $45.9b in 2030

Fitch Solutions expects the government to ramp up its healthcare expenditure in the coming years.

Why Healthcare Security Is Critical

Throughout the pandemic, a wave of ransomware attacks disrupted operations in healthcare organisations around the world.

OUELH Yangon hospital temporarily closes emergency dep’t as COVID cases surge

This is due to the lack of adequate manpower, oxygen, and medical supplies.

OUELH Yangon hospital temporarily closes emergency dep’t as COVID-19 cases surge

This is due to the lack of adequate manpower, oxygen and medical supplies.

Chart of the Day: SG iEdge All Healthcare Index posts 5.3% total return in Q2

Its 10 most traded stocks averaged a 6.2% total return over the 11 weeks.