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New partnership encourages medical tourism from Brunei to Malaysia

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29-Apr-18 2,000 Bruneians received medical treatment in Malaysia in 2017, particularly for cancer, cardiology and fertility. A new partnership between MHTC and Brunei's Darussalam Holdings will make it easier for patients when they travel to Malaysia for treatment. [image: International Travel Journal]

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Hospitals in Korea not very interested in IBM's Watson

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30-Mar-18 It has been found that the five largest hospitals in Korea – Samsung Seoul, Seoul National University, Seoul Asan, Seoul St Mary's, and Severance – are lukewarm about IBM’s medical AI solutions Watson for Oncology and Watson for Genomics. [image: Business Korea]

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Toshiba wins first non-Japanese order for cancer care system

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30-Mar-18 Toshiba will supply a new cancer treatment system that uses beams of heavy particles, to a prominent Korean hospital, taking the first step toward the goal of cultivating international markets.The equipment is expected to cost USD141 mn. [image: Nikkei Asian Review]

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Iran health sector receives USD14 million aid from Japan

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20-Feb-18 Iran’s Ministry of Health and the Japan International Cooperation Agency have signed an MOU for USD14 mn, on bilateral cooperation for funding for medical equipment, including angiography imaging systems, to Imam Hossein Hospital and Arash Hospital in Tehran. [image:Siemens / BioSpectrum]

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Surgical robots used in Vietnam

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18-Feb-18 Bach Mai hospital in Hanoi has launched robotic systems for joint and neurological operations, making it the first medical facility in Vietnam to employ the technology. The addition marks a significant step for Vietnam. [image: Vietnam Net]

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