06-Jun-17 Singapore has long been the top destination among Asian countries for medical-tourism. Now, its position is being challenged by lower-cost alternatives with good quality services and technologies that reduce the need for face-to-face appointments. [image: Ong Wee Jin / ST]

05-Jun-17 IHH Healthcare, Asia’s largest healthcare group, is now the sole contender for acquiring Fortis Healthcare after TPG Capital and General Atlantic dropped out of the race. A deal is expected at USD2 bn. [image: Ramesh Pathania / Mint]

02-Jun-17 The Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center aims to deliver care with an international vision, with the hiring of Abraham Morse, who attended both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard Medical School, as the director of urogynaecology. [image: China Daily]

01-Jun-17 Appointment ticket touts are prevalent in the Chinese medical system and are attracting attention as they drive up costs and reduce availability of appointments at the best hospitals. [image: Daily Mail]

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31-May-17 Revenues of Apollo Hospitals crossed the USD1 bn mark in 2016-17 jumping 17% year-on-year. Profit after tax, however, declined 7.2%. The company surpassed a milestone of 10,000 beds in the year. [image: ET Healthworld]