News & Insights Across Asia
Despite losing his voice, Cai Lei’s AI-driven advocacy has accelerated ALS research in China, yielding 40 clinical pipelines and over 200 treatments. His legacy inspires a new chapter in medical collaboration.
A new documentary explores China’s ICU advancements, blending cutting-edge technology with human-centered care in critical medicine. #Healthcare #China
China sees 77% of new organ donor registrations from young adults in 2024, driving record transplant numbers and international medical cooperation.
Tianjin issues its first medical license to a wholly foreign-owned hospital, marking a pivotal step in China’s healthcare openness.
China reduces average diagnosis time for rare diseases from four years to less than four weeks, transforming patient lives and setting new standards in global healthcare.
Hainan Province is easing the financial burden of childbirth by covering labor pain relief under health insurance, doubling the number of women opting for the procedure and promoting a childbirth-friendly environment.
China’s drug price negotiation program has saved patients over 880 billion yuan ($112.4 billion) as of October 2024, according to the NHSA, highlighting efforts to make medicines more affordable.
China’s expanded drug coverage through price negotiations has saved patients over 880 billion yuan as of October 2024, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration.
Global medical companies are unveiling innovative technologies at the China International Import Expo, highlighting China’s pivotal role in global healthcare and the growing importance of its market.
China is allowing foreign investors to establish wholly-owned hospitals in major cities, marking a significant shift in its healthcare sector and offering new opportunities for international collaboration.
China plans to establish integrated IT platforms in all tertiary public hospitals by 2027, enhancing digital management and improving efficiency in its healthcare system.
Professor Zhang Xu performed the world’s first transcontinental remote robotic surgery from Rome on a patient in Beijing, marking a significant advancement in medical technology.
China’s nursing workforce has grown to 5.63 million in 2023, with over 80% holding college degrees, indicating significant improvements in healthcare accessibility and professional standards.
American vlogger Marissa visits Dr. Huang Yuguang to explore China’s advancements in painless childbirth, driven by a proposal reducing labor pains for women nationwide.
U.S. diagnostics firm Epredia tripled its Shanghai output in two years, showcasing China’s booming healthcare sector attracting global investment due to vast market size and robust infrastructure.
Steven Lynum, President of Epredia, sees a ‘huge opportunity’ in China’s healthcare market, projected to grow 7% in 2024, highlighting significant potential for global healthcare companies.
China has significantly strengthened its medical system during the COVID-19 pandemic, adding nearly 120,000 ICU beds and increasing medical staff to better serve its population.
