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DC Holdings initiates China Healthcare Big Data Development

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28-Apr-17 Digital China Holdings, China's largest IT service provider, has announced the establishment of China Healthcare Big Data Development Co Ltd. The new company will promote the "Interconnection, Open Sharing" of Big Data in healthcare. [image: Digital China Holdings]

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Singapore Press Holdings enters healthcare sector

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26-Apr-17 Singapore Press Holdings has entered the healthcare sector with the SGD164 mn acquisition of nursing home provider Orange Valley Healthcare. Orange Valley runs five nursing homes in Singapore, with more than 900 beds. [image: Reuters]

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Indian e-pharmacy Myra gets funds to expand in new markets

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26-Apr-17 Despite India's online pharmacy market regulatory hurdles and startups like Zigy shutting down, some investors are backing select ventures as they look to disrupt the pharma retailing industry. Bengaluru-based Myra has roped in Matrix Partners and Times Internet as investors, putting in around USD7-8 mn. Myra is planning to enter Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderbad and Pune. [image: Myra]

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China’s challenges in healthcare innovation

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20-Apr-17 As China develops, it struggles to deal with wrenching healthcare challenges. It produces few breakthrough innovations in medicine and healthcare technology. New investments and policy reforms, however, could transform China into one of the top R&D hubs. The Chinese government recently enacted new programs to stimulate entrepreneurship, bolster domestic research institutions, and promote innovative approaches to upgrading the healthcare system. [image: Techonomy / Shutterstock]

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China's Aier Eye Hospital sets its sights on Spain's Clinica Baviera

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14-Apr-17 China's Aier Eye Hospital plans to purchase the largest listed eye-clinic group in Europe, making it the world's largest ophthalmic medical group. It announced an offer to buy Spain's Clinica Baviera SA, specializing in laser eye surgery, with its 280 ophthalmologists and 76 eye clinics in Spain, Germany and Italy. The acquisition will cost Aier EUR152 mn (USD162 mn). [image: Ge Yinian / China Daily]

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