healthcare
iCarbonX Joins HealthLoop’s US$8.4 Million Series B Round
The participation of iCarbonX brings the total Series B investment in HealthLoop’s patient-engagement platform to US$8.4 million.
IHH Healthcare To Open US$200 Million Hospital In Shanghai
The 450-bed Gleneagles Shanghai Hospital is part of IHH Healthcare's planned pipeline of hospitals totalling over US$1 billion in investments.
The Economics Of Ageing Well
SMU's Centre for Research on the Economics of Ageing aims to find out what can be done to help older Singaporeans live better.
Wanda Group Invests US$10 Billion In Chengdu Healthcare Park
In partnership with the Chengdu Municipal Government, Wanda Group will invest US$10 billion to establish a healthcare industry park in Chengdu, China.
How Thailand Eliminated Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission
Early and concerted efforts from the whole society have helped eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Thailand.
Temasek Invests US$800 Million In Verily
Singapore-based Temasek will invest in Alphabet's health-focused company Verily to commercialize healthcare solutions.
Training Informal Healthcare Providers In India: A Cheap, Effective Way To Improve Care
Training programs for informal healthcare providers in rural India helped to increase their disease management by 7.9 percent.
Bangladesh’s Health Successes Shift Chronic Diseases To The Poor
A 24-year study has shown that chronic diseases in Bangladesh have shifted from the rich to the poor.
The New Old People Problem
Coping with a rapidly aging population is a complex issue that cannot be dealt with simply by training more gerontologists.
