20-Apr-16 Although the family doctor model has been implemented in many district and communal medical centres in Ho Chi Minh City, it is still an unpopular service among patients. Since people are unaware of the benefits of family doctor clinics, popularising the model remains a challenge. [image: DTiNews]

20-Apr-16 India's healthcare sector is poised to grow to USD280 bn by 2020, is expected to be a leader in e-health by 2019. It should reach USD160 bn by 2017, accounting for 4.2% of GDP. Indian telemedicine is showing robust growth at approximately 20% and is projected to grow from USD8 mn in 2012 to USD19 mn by 2017. [image: Money Control]

20-Apr-16 Singapore’s medical devices industry is aiming to hit SGD5 bn in manufacturing output. The government is targeting up to 1 mn foreign patients a year, which will contribute SGD2.6 bn (USD1.6 bn), or about 1%, to Singapore’s GDP. Already there are 30 global medical technology companies, including the industry’s leading manufacturers, with operations and R&D in Singapore. [image: Asian Briefing].

19-Apr-16 Walgreens Boots Alliance has bought a 15% stake in Russian pharmacy chain 36,6. In return Walgreens Boots Alliance has sold its Russian distributor Alliance Healthcare Russia to 36,6. The country’s commercial drug market can be very promising for foreign investors. [image: Newseurope]

19-Apr-16 Scripps Health will work with a Mexican health insurer to create the region's first hospital aimed to meet the needs of the growing number of Southern Californians who seek medical care south of the border. [image: Scripps Health]