AATec Medical and Beurer collaborate to develop novel inhaler devices for respiratory diseases

AATec Medical, a biotech company developing a multi-product platform based on recombinant alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT), and Beurer, a global manufacturer of products for healthcare, will collaborate to develop novel innovative inhaler devices. The new devices will be used in combination with AATec’s products for the treatment of respiratory diseases including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), […]

Global Fund and Siemens Healthineers to accelerate adoption of AI for TB diagnosis

Siemens Healthineers and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), announced a partnership at the recent World Health Summit to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in X-ray screening for tuberculosis (TB), a preventable, treatable, and curable infectious disease that is again on the rise globally.

4D Lifetec secures $26m investment from Xlife Sciences to open new horizons in early cancer detection

In a significant financial milestone, Xlife Sciences has invested CHF23.3 million (US$26,3 million) in 4D Lifetec, acquiring a 20% stake in the company. With the agreement, Xlife Sciences is not only bringing in a direct cash investment, but also an AI software developed specifically for 4D Lifetec, which will massively expand the functionality of the […]

SOPHiA GENETICS enters collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and AstraZeneca to address global inequalities in cancer care

SOPHiA GENETICS, a global leader in data-driven medicine will collaborate with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), a top cancer treatment and research institution, and AstraZeneca to advance health equity on a global scale by providing inclusive access to comprehensive cancer testing worldwide.

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and Siemens Healthineers announce 20-year Value Partnership

Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH), part of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, and Siemens Healthineers have announced a multi-million-euro, 20-year agreement to streamline clinical workflows and boost patient care across Belfast and surrounding areas in Northern Ireland. In addition to equipment management, this Value Partnership contains elements such as programmes for clinical services optimization and […]

Owlstone Medical starts recruiting patients in Phase 2 clinical trial for the early detection of lung cancer through breath biopsy

Owlstone Medical, a pioneer in breath biopsy for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, has begun recruitment of patients into its EVOLUTION Phase 2 clinical trial following successful achievement of key safety and proof of concept milestones in Phase 1. The trial has been designed to support development of a breath test to […]

Winners of the IHF Awards 2023

On 26 October 2023, the IHF held its annual Award Ceremony and Gala Dinner to celebrate excellence in hospital and healthcare leadership.

Geneva Sustainability Centre launches Sustainability Accelerator Tool for hospitals

The day before this year’s World Hospital Congress, the IHF’s Geneva Sustainability Centre, in collaboration with Deloitte, launched an innovative new platform to digitally empower hospitals and healthcare leaders to drive sustainable, low-carbon, equitable, and resilient healthcare.  

Dr Muna A. Tahlak assumes presidency of the International Hospital Federation

Dr Muna A. Tahlak begins her two-year term as the 36th President of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) – a global non-profit, membership organization representing hospitals and healthcare associations across the globe. Dr Tahlak was elected in November 2021 and has served two years as President Designate before taking up the position of President at […]

Healthcare leaders urged to find common solutions to shared challenges through collaboration

The 46th World Hospital Congress, held in Lisbon, Portugal, in October wrapped up three days of inspiring presentations with a call for collaboration among healthcare leaders in an effort to find solutions for shared challenges. International Hospital, an official media partner to the event, reports on the proceedings.