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In a bid to attract additional investment, The Department of Health (DOH) in the Philippines has streamlined the process for setting up hospitals and other medical facilities.

Singapore celebrated the launch of the Primary Care Research Institute (PCRI) by SingHealth Polyclinics, AstraZeneca, and GP+ Co-operative. This trio of healthcare leaders will co-create preventive health tools and explore groundbreaking care models for primary care settings.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This…

In a significant move to bolster the local biotech industry, global biotech leader Amgen and NSG BioLabs, Singapore’s premier provider of biotech co-working laboratories, have announced VerImmune as the latest winner of their prestigious Golden Ticket Programme. This announcement underscores their commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration in Singapore’s burgeoning biotech sector.

Seasonal flu, also known as influenza, is a recurrent global health concern. It’s a viral infection, primarily attacking the respiratory system. Symptoms can range from mild to severe, with complications like pneumonia being potentially fatal.

A noticeable trend among the elderly in blue zones provides us with compelling insights on how to lead a healthier, longer life. Read more

Laughter, often considered the best medicine, has long been associated with happiness and well-being. But is there any scientific basis for the claim that laughter offers genuine medical benefits?  In this article, we’ll explore the fascinating ways in which laughter can contribute to our overall health.

Singapore is moving towards a healthcare strategy that focuses on providing preventive solutions in a bid to combat an ageing population. 

In a remarkable testament to the power of strategic healthcare planning, a 76-year-old Singaporean today enjoys a health status similar to an average 65-year-old globally, bested only by Japan. This remarkable achievement comes from three decades of meticulous planning and investments in healthcare, with a blueprint laid out in the White Paper on Affordable Healthcare in 1993.

Medical Channel Asia presents the weekly Asian medical news bulletin, bringing you essential healthcare news from across the region. This week’s Medical Health Bulletin will discuss preventive healthcare in Singapore, Tuberculosis in the Philippines and HFMD in Vietnam.

In a groundbreaking shift, scientists are turning their attention to the resolution of inflammation, a critical but overlooked process.