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Oz BUDGET BOLSTERS HEALTHCARE
Circumstances have continued to evolve as the COVID-19 Omicron variant has added further pressure to Australia’s healthcare sector, as well as increasing supply chain disruptions, bringing about staff shortages and reducing household spending. With a Federal election due on May 21, 2022 to elect members of the 47th Parliament of Australia, Josh Frydenberg , Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Australia presented the Federal Budget on March 29. The Coalition government
led by Scott Morrison is investing in a stronger health system as part of its plan for a stronger future through a record $132 billion in 2022–23 Budget, increasing to $140 billion in 2025–26, with a total commitment of $537 billion over the next four years. This record funding will ensure Australians have access to improved healthcare, when and where they need it, helping them to lead healthier lives, with improved health outcomes and to provide ongoing protection against COVID-19.

Japan approves Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine for primary, booster immunisation

COVID-19 Vaccine

1 min

AmoyDx collaborates with AstraZeneca for multiple companion diagnostics in China

Amoy Diagnostics, a China based innovative molecular diagnostics company, has entered into a Master Collaboration Agreement with AstraZeneca.

1 min

Juniper Biologics offers world's first cell-mediated gene therapy for knee osteoarthritis

develop TG-C LD Juniper Biologics, a Singapore-based startup, has gained the licensing rights to and commercialize (TissueGene-C low dose) for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.

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OZ BUDGET BOLSTERS HEALTHCARE

Circumstances have continued to evolve as the COVID-19 Omicron variant has added further pressure to Australia's healthcare sector, as well as increasing supply chain disruptions, bringing about staff shortages and reducing household spending.

10+ mins

Is On-Demand Healthcare Taking Off?

Digital healthcare is converging technology with healthcare to deliver more efficient, personalised, and innovative healthcare services through telemedicine, cloud-based mobile apps, wearable devices, clinical management devices, artificial intelligence, algorithm software, diagnostic medical devices, and more. Making use of the emerging opportunities, startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Asia Pacific are accelerating their research, development, and production of emerging and disruptive technology tools. These small-scale innovators are gradually entering mainstream opportunities through collaboration with government, academics, and large industries for technological development as well as through partnership and investment opportunities. But, how far have they been successful in making a leap to thrive in the industry and overcoming the barriers? Let's dig deeper.

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Bringing patient voices into HTA, health policy development in Asia

Health technology assessment (HTA) is recognised as a crucial stage in the introduction of f new technology, new medicines, and new clinical practices.

6 mins

Japan Develops Photocatalyst For Antiviral Coating Against Covid-19

Viral infections mainly occur in indoor environments where many people gather.

1 min

Thermo Fisher introduces Gibco CTS TrueCut Cas9 Protein

Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced the new GMP-manufactured Gibco CTS TrueCut Cas9 Protein.

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BioSpectrum Asia Magazine is a monthly magazine published by MM Activ Sci-Tech Communication in India. It is a leading biotechnology magazine in Asia, covering a wide range of topics related to the biotechnology industry, including:

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