Category: Community
Malaysian private hospital achieves international recognition for stroke care practices
A stroke occurs due to interrupted or reduced blood supply to part(s) of the brain. This prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients and kills the affected brain cells in just minutes. The severity of a stroke depends on […]
Singapore’s SCG, HSA to develop novel treatment for Hepatitis B-related cancer
Biotechnology company SCG Cell Therapy Pte Ltd (SCG) is to collaborate with the Cell Therapy Facility of Singapore Health Sciences Authority (HSA-CTF) for the evaluation and validation of SCG’s proprietary cell therapy manufacturing process, SCG101 – the agreement between the […]
Novo Nordisk Malaysia organises diabetes awareness media forum
Efforts will be made to combat non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, agreed healthcare professionals at a media forum organised by the Malaysian chapter of global healthcare company Novo Nordisk, in conjunction with World Diabetes Day. The forum was held […]
Japanese government to give COVID-19 vaccine boosters six months after second dose
Japan’s Health Ministry plans to administer booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines six months after an individual has received the second dose. Only messenger RNA vaccines developed by Pfizer Inc. or Moderna Inc. will be administered, regardless of the type of […]
COVID-19 booster shots for Indonesia after 50% vaccination mark
Indonesia plans to administer booster shots for COVID-19 to the public as soon as 50% of its population has been fully vaccinated, said health minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin. Given for free, Budi said the plan will prioritise the elderly and […]
Healthcare Travel Council to elevate the Malaysia healthcare brand
The Malaysia Healthcare Travel Blueprint 2021-2025 was launched by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, aimed at improving and strengthening the quality of medical care in Malaysia such that it becomes a leading travel destination for healthcare, in the next five years. […]
Lumiere32 in Malaysian market for digitalised local medical supply
What is said to be the Asian region’s first fully digital B2B medical supplies distribution platform, Lumiere32, has entered the Malaysian market, positioning itself for rapid growth throughout Southeast Asia. According to a study done in 2009 (Supply Chain Management: […]
Contraceptives innovation with world’s first unisex condom
A Malaysian gynaecologist has created the world’s first unisex condom that can be worn by members of both sexes: the Wondaleaf Unisex Condom. The condom is made using a medical-grade polyurethane material used for fabricating transparent wound dressings. The material […]
10x Genomics launches Singapore facility to strengthen supply chain continuity
Biotechnology and life sciences company 10x Genomics (10x) has just celebrated the grand opening of a new manufacturing and commercial facility in Singapore, marking the first of such outside the US. Located in in Solaris@Kallang 164, the new facility provides […]
AstraZeneca launches fundamental youth mental health programme in Malaysia
In conjunction with World Mental Health Day and 40years of establishment in Malaysia, multinational biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca (AZ) has launched a pilot programme on youth mental health, to raise awareness for non-communicable diseases (NCD) and promote mental health amongst youth […]
