Tag: healthcare
Indonesia’s free medical check-up program reaches over 105 million people
Indonesia’s Free Medical Check-Up (CKG) program has reached more than 105 million people as the government expands preventive healthcare and early disease detection under President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Launched on 10 February 2025 as a […]
Health Ministry plans to expedite nurse hiring, enhance staff retention
The Health Ministry will accelerate nurse recruitment and strengthen retention measures amid concerns over vacancies and nurses leaving Malaysia to work overseas. “Our priority is to ensure that the public nursing service remains competitive, that nurses’ welfare is protected, and […]
BiDaKidney targets affordable automated peritoneal dialysis
As healthcare costs rise and chronic diseases become more widespread, frugal technology is gaining importance as a way to make essential medical care more accessible. One example is BiDaKidney, developed by University of the Philippines Diliman engineering graduates Andrew Jacob […]
FHIM 2026: showcasing European healthcare in Shanghai
For hospitals, pharmaceutical and med tech companies, investors and healthcare organisations across Asia, FHIM (Future Healthcare Investment Market) 2026, to be held 4–5 November 2026. provides a focused platform to engage with European healthcare institutions, procurement networks and investors, while […]
OS+H Asia’s 15th Edition showcases strong industry participation with a vibrant show floor and global reach
With visitor registration well underway, OS+H Asia 2026, the region’s premier biennial exhibition for workplace safety and health, is set to return to Singapore from 9–11 September 2026 at Marina Bay Sands Expo, Hall C. The 15th edition will bring […]
Health ministry: Foreign nurses plan not feasible in near term
The proposal to bring in foreign nurses to address the shortage of healthcare workers involves complex processes and could incur high costs, says the health ministry. Health ministry secretary-general Hasnol Zam Zam Ahmad said the government may have to bear […]
S’wak seeks China collaboration in medical education to tackle doctor shortage
Sarawak is looking to strengthen collaboration with China in healthcare, medical education and talent development as it seeks to address a shortage of about 2,000 doctors and build a highly skilled workforce for the future, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar […]
Johor govt aims to fill 1,342 vacant positions at Pasir Gudang Hospital by September
The Johor State Government is targeting to fully fill the remaining 59 per cent, or 1,342 vacant posts, at Pasir Gudang Hospital (HPG) by September this year in stages, to ensure the hospital’s operations can be optimised. State Health and […]
Global Tire Companies Back Healthcare for Rubber Farming Households in Ivory Coast
The Global Platform for Sustainable Natural Rubber (GPSNR) has entered a three-year partnership with Berlin-based social enterprise Elucid to provide healthcare access to 1,800 rubber farmers and their households, benefiting around 9,000 individuals in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast). The initiative […]
New survey reveals how Malaysians manage diabetes in diverse ways
A new survey conducted by YouGov, a global public opinion and data company, and commissioned by global healthcare company Abbott, has found that while most Malaysians living with diabetes regularly monitor their glucose levels, significant gaps remain in understanding long-term […]
