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IHH Healthcare acquires leading medical travel hospital Island Hospital in Penang, Malaysia. The addition of Island Hospital’s specialised facilities and record of international accreditations further solidifies Penang as a premier hub for international patients in the region.

As our population ages and the incidence of chronic diseases rises, telemedicine has emerged as a critical tool for bridging…

Antibiotic misuse is a significant threat. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), antibiotic resistance is one of the top global public health threats, estimated to cause millions of deaths annually.

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.

As India’s population surges, it’s building more hospitals, but the supply of doctors is falling short. Mithilesh Chaudhary, a 21-year-old from Bihar state, is one of many Indians standing in line outside All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, without an appointment, hoping to see a specialist. This highlights a grave issue: the shortage of specialist doctors and health workers in India’s rural areas, where over two-thirds of its 1.43 billion populace resides.

Patients in Qatar’s public healthcare system are facing months-long waits for appointments, leaving them frustrated and helpless. Despite a decrease…

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