Home to nearly 60% of the world’s population, the Asian region’s digital health market is expected to generate US$66.97 billion revenue in 2024 and reach a projected market value of US$99.57 billion by 2029, according to analysts Statista. The rapid […] The post AI and interconnectivity propels SEA’s US$6 bn health market appeared first on Healthcare Asia Daily News - Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010 ..read more

Dengue fever remains a formidable global health challenge, with over 7 million cases reported worldwide by April 2024, surpassing last year’s total. Malaysia, where dengue is hyper-endemic, has seen a 27% rise in cases and a 50% increase in deaths […] The post Malaysia Launches Crucial Vaccination Drive versus Dengue appeared first on Healthcare Asia Daily News - Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010 ..read more

A groundbreaking initiative in Scotland aims to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to predict dementia risk from brain scans. A team of 20 data scientists and clinical researchers from the Universities of Edinburgh and Dundee is spearheading this effort, leveraging a […] The post AI-Driven Tool to Predict Dementia Risk Using Brain Scans appeared first on Healthcare Asia Daily News - Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010 ..read more

By Dr Durga Vettivel is a senior lecturer in family medicine at the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University. Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is caused by a virus from the genus Orthopoxvirus, the same […] The post Misconceptions on Mpox that You Should Know (and Public Perception in Malaysia) appeared first on Healthcare Asia Daily News - Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010 ..read more

A team of academic researchers in Malaysia has developed a new method for purifying recombinant virus-like particles (VLPs) produced in bacterial cells, potentially simplifying and reducing the cost of producing essential vaccines and medicines. The research team includes Dr. Lee […] The post Malaysian researchers innovate vaccine and medicine manufacturing appeared first on Healthcare Asia Daily News - Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010 ..read more

The Philippines and Singapore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize the recruitment and deployment of Filipino healthcare workers to Singapore. The MOU signed by Secretary for Migrant Workers Hans Leo Cacdac and Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung, […] The post New MOU Formalizes Healthcare Worker Deployment to Singapore appeared first on Healthcare Asia Daily News - Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010 ..read more

Bracing from another health crisis? Since May 2022, monkeypox (now named mpox), caused by Clade I and Clade II of the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus, has been reported in both non-endemic and endemic countries. Notably, many […] The post Asia Sees Rising Mpox Cases; Takes Action with Control and Treatment Measures appeared first on Healthcare Asia Daily News - Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010 ..read more

Cambodia’s Minister of Health, Chheang Ra, reaffirmed the country’s dedication to improving the health and well-being of ASEAN citizens by strengthening cooperation with ASEAN and its dialogue partners. The commitment was announced during the 16th ASEAN Health Ministers’ Meeting (AHMM) […] The post Cambodia Reaffirms ASEAN Health Cooperation Pledge appeared first on Healthcare Asia Daily News - Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010 ..read more

The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Malaysia has relayed its commitment to addressing issues of exclusivity, price collusion, and anti-competitive practices in the procurement of medicines. This move is a response to concerns about pharmaceutical manufacturers and suppliers charging the […] The post MOH Vows to Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices in Medicine Procurement appeared first on Healthcare Asia Daily News - Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010 ..read more

There is no doubt that diabetes is a debilitating disease, making it essential to prevent its onset. Globally, an estimated 529 million people globally live with diabetes, with 90-95% having type 2 diabetes, according to research. This condition significantly increases […] The post An Urgent Need to Stop Diabetes in Its Tracks appeared first on Healthcare Asia Daily News - Asia's Leading News and Information Source on Healthcare and Medical Industry, Medical Technology, Healthcare Business and R&D, Healthcare Events. Online since 2010 ..read more