The Orbán government in Hungary intends to make specialist care faster to access and more flexible with a new legislative amendment that limits clinics’ ability to only see patients within their area.
Saudi Arabian healthcare group SMC Hospitals is planning an initial public offering in Riyadh, as part of a trend of healthcare firms going public in the kingdom.
Sword Health, a global AI care company focused on digital solutions for muscle and joint pain and pelvic health, is reinforcing its presence in its country of origin Portugal and expanding its coverage for more than 90% of private insurers.
UK care home group Four Seasons has found buyers for the opco and propco of its 46 remaining care homes, bringing to an end the years-long liquidation process for what used to be the UK’s largest private elderly care home provider.
Gilde Healthcare has sold its portfolio company Performation to Enovation, a Netherlands-based digital care solutions provider. Enovation is a subsidiary of Legrand, a specialist in electrical and digital infrastructure.
Burjeel Holdings, a major private hospital and primary healthcare provider in MENA, has announced plans to build a radiation oncology network across the GCC, following its acquisition of an 80% stake in Advanced Care Oncology Center (ACOC) for AED 92 million ($25.1 million).
Pan-European listed French nursing home group emeis may have turned a corner in its long recovery from the scandal that hit the company in 2022. Its share price has climbed 34% since the release of its annual results on February 6, which emphasised improving occupancy and resident satisfaction despite net profit still being negative.
Vitality is the first insurer in the UK to offer weight loss medication as part of its health insurance cover, forming part of a holistic service including lifestyle support and coaching.
naturalX Health Ventures, a venture capital fund backed by Schwabe Group, a plant-based pharmaceutical group, has announced a €100 million fund to accelerate the consumer health revolution in Europe.
Listed UK healthcare REIT Assura has rejected a fourth offer from US PE firm KKR. The most recent bid was a joint offer from KKR and UK pension fund Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) of £1.56 billion (~$2 billion). Assura says this undervalues the REIT.
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