Tag: healthcare
Healthcare inequity: bridging the gap for marginalized sectors, poor economies
Disparities in accessing healthcare and receiving sufficient medical treatment have existed throughout history. Despite the advancement of modern medicine and medical technologies, as well as emergence of new information about illnesses and medical conditions, major discrepancies depending on factors such […]
Southeast Asian healthcare providers resolve cost pressures with single-speciality hospitals
Spending on healthcare in Southeast Asia is rising amidst inflation and the prevalence of non-communicable diseases. The 2020 INSEAD study showed that the region’s healthcare expenditure will grow to US$740 billion by 2025. Hospitals are coping with this by investing […]
Hisential: a new, accessible healthcare and wellness brand for men
A newly-developed men’s healthcare and wellness brand, called Hisential, has just opened its first clinic at the prestigious Bangsar Shopping Centre (BSC) near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The warm and luxe-inspired clinic is accessible to men of all ages, offering a […]
Asian visitors flock to Medical Fair Asia 2022; showcase of medical/healthcare tech
After the lack of travel during the pandemic lockdowns, it was only inevitable that visitors return to the physical showing of the 14th edition of Medical Fair Asia and 5th edition of Medical Manufacturing Asia, organised by Messe Düsseldorf Asia […]
Diversity and inclusion’s crucial role in shaping the healthcare industry
The current healthcare landscape means that adopting new approaches to ensure success for both patient and provider is paramount. As such, healthcare brands have opted for sustainable “Diversity and Inclusion” (D&I) initiatives to improve performance and encourage innovation within the […]
Online mental healthcare services a godsend in Korea
People are driven to look for alternative forms of support for mental health, which is still a taboo topic in many societies. Enter easily accessible digital or online resources, which allow people to seek out less conspicuous solutions to their […]
Health organisations step up their game with intelligent automation technology
The global healthcare industry needs to constantly adapt to provide quality care to its patients – this in a climate of constant change and ever-evolving demands, and with increasingly constrained and disconnected resources, such that was experienced during the COVID-19 […]
Asian hospitals to protect from cyber infection as threat of ransomware rises
By Leo Lynch, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Arcserve Healthcare organisations have made tremendous progress in adopting medical technology to increase their efficiency and improve the quality of care they deliver to patients. The new technology ranges widely, from automated patient […]
Thailand’s winning strategies amid the health crisis
By Roshel Jayasundera,Senior Director, Global Consulting, Axios International Roshel Jayasundera of Axios International, anInternational firm who is focusing on the emerging market including Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and Middle East, discussed current healthcare trends in Thailand and Southeast Asia, […]
Agency to promote healthcare tourism in Malaysia
Like many other countries, Malaysia must weather out the storm that is the COVID-19 pandemic and various restrictive safety measures imposed. The pandemic has greatly impacted the healthcare tourism industry, which was projected to reach new heights in 2020. The […]
