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Why hospitals in Asia need to be ‘climate-smart’

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24-May-18 Hospitals in Asia must become climate-smart in an era of extreme weather patterns, or risk being unable to fulfill their mission of providing healthcare when they are most needed, say experts. [image: Germanwatch]

Reforms could end universal healthcare in Thailand

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24-May-18 Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is planning reforms that could weaken health security in Thailand. Experts worry that universal coverage is set to be degraded to cover the poorest members of society only. [image: Chiang Rai Times]

Boustead acquires Asia-focused healthcare business

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24-May-18 Boustead Singapore is acquiring 100% of WhiteRock Inc, a group of 16 equipment and health services companies for rehabilitative care, sleep care and sports science, operating in Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Thailand, for SGD19 mn (USD14 mn). [image: The Edge Singapore]

Singapore enhances access to medical devices

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22-May-18 Singapore's Health Sciences Authority has enhanced its legislation to facilitate faster access for certain lower risk medical devices and standalone mobile applications, with greater clarity for telehealth devices and high risk devices used to modify appearance or anatomy. [image: HSA]

Singapore's Nanyang Polytechnic unveils new Centre for Connected Care

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22-May-18 Nanyang Polytechnic has officially launched the Centre for Connected Care in Singapore to train nurses for an increasingly ageing population. The centre's primary targets are seniors and those living with dementia. [image: Nanyang Polytechnic / Facebook]

Why hospitals in Asia need to be ‘climate-smart’

Reforms could end universal healthcare in Thailand

Boustead acquires Asia-focused healthcare business

Singapore enhances access to medical devices

Singapore's Nanyang Polytechnic unveils new Centre for Connected Care

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