Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Asia Pacific

Olympus Initiates Global Removal of ViziShot 2 FLEX Needles Following Safety Reports

The voluntary action affects devices manufactured before May 12, 2025, after reports of component detachment linked to patient injuries and one death, with Olympus reinforcing safeguards to prioritise patient safety....

PHASE Scientific Launches World’s Largest Clinical Study on Urine-Based Cervical Cancer Screening in China

The 17,000-woman study, led by Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, sets three world records and integrates PHASiFY™ DNA concentration technology with AI-powered diagnostics to advance scalable, non-invasive screening in line with WHO’s 2030 elimination goals....

Lunit and Agilent Announce Collaboration to Advance AI-Powered Companion Diagnostics

The partnership integrates Lunit’s oncology-focused AI with Agilent’s diagnostic expertise to accelerate biomarker testing, enhance drug development, and drive the next wave of precision medicine....

Apollo Hospitals Launches Apollo Athenaa – Asia’s First Dedicated Cancer Centre for Women in New Delhi

The landmark centre, inaugurated by Delhi’s Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, sets a global benchmark in women-centric cancer care with a focus on dignity, privacy, and advanced treatment outcomes....

MEDICAL JAPAN 2025 TOKYO to Gather 650+ Exhibitors and 18,000 Visitors at Makuhari Messe

From October 1–3, healthcare leaders will explore next-generation pharmacy, digital transformation, energy-saving solutions, and global innovations, positioning Tokyo as Asia’s hub for future healthcare trends....

Research Reveals Thailand's $3.29Bn Medical Device Import Market in 2024 Undergoes Radical Shift

This boom is fueled by Thailand's status as a top destination for cosmetic procedures, which attracts an estimated 60 per cent of its medical tourists...

Taiwan Excellence Pavilion Shines at Medical Fair Thailand 2025 with 14 Trailblazing Healthcare Innovators

From AI-assisted diagnostics and smart patient care systems to next-generation imaging and fertility solutions, Taiwan Excellence showcases the nation’s medical innovation and global healthcare leadership in Bangkok....

GITEX Digi Health & Biotech Thailand 2025 Opens in Bangkok to Transform Asia’s Healthcare Future

From 10–12 September at BITEC Bangkok, the inaugural event – held in collaboration with Medical Fair Thailand – unites global leaders in AI, biotech, smart hospitals, and telemedicine to shape Asia’s healthcare transformation....

Tasso-SNBL Secures Japanese Certification for Self-Collection Blood Kit

Breakthrough approval supports home-based testing and strengthens access to care...

MEDICAL FAIR THAILAND 2025 Opens in Bangkok, Showcasing Global MedTech Innovation

With over 1,000 exhibitors from 40+ countries, the region’s largest healthcare exhibition kicks off three days of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange to shape the future of healthcare in Southeast Asia....