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Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform

Funding will back trials and regulatory work as the New Zealand start-up aims to bring a smaller, reusable insulin device to the US market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Robotics

Human jobs are safe - but AI influence on healthcare growing

AI is helping hospitals cut scan times, clear backlogs and spot disease earlier, while doctors still keep final say over treatment.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Yesterday

Data Privacy

Australians share more health reports under new rules

Patients are gaining faster access to test results as default uploads lifted weekly sharing of pathology and imaging reports to more than 5 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Compumedics posts record FY26 revenue as director quits

A delayed US product launch and helium supply snags trimmed sales, even as the medical tech group still delivered record FY26 revenue of AUD $60.3 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 5 days ago

Disaster Recovery

Contrivian launches Horizon Plus for remote field links

Remote responders and field teams gain a faster way to restore communications where fixed networks are absent or damaged.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Wearables

Jiva.ai & Aevice predict asthma attacks from wearables

Wearable monitoring could give asthma patients up to 72 hours' warning of worsening symptoms after a three-year UK-Singapore trial.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

UK & US consumers question message legitimacy, survey finds

Older adults are far more likely to doubt digital messages, as a survey finds 41% of UK and US consumers question if they are genuine.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Health Technologies

Zuuka raises capital for wearable insulin platform

Backing will fund trials, regulatory work and prototype development as Zuuka targets US demand for home-based insulin delivery.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Artificial Intelligence

Flok Health raises USD $12.5 million for AI physio

Funding will help Flok Health expand its NHS-backed AI physiotherapy service beyond back pain, as waiting lists for MSK care keep rising.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Ilant raises USD $15 million to tackle obesity costs

Employers and health plans are seeking ways to curb soaring obesity-drug bills as Ilant adds USD $15 million and expands care.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Health Technologies

Healthtex raises NZD $2 million for US health push

Almost 40% of the minimum target has been pledged in days as the online medicines group seeks funds to expand in the United States.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Telehealth stories

Data Privacy

CSIRO-built tech is powering a new era of telehealth psychiatry in Australia

People in rural Australia can now reach specialist anxiety care sooner, with secure video consultations replacing long trips and clinic waits.

By Tranquil Wave Health • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Protection

Australian healthcare providers urged to register SMS IDs

Patients could miss vital appointment and medication texts if healthcare providers fail to register before messages are labelled “Unverified”.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Data Protection

TP opens Bali hub to cut Australian referral delays

Australian patients could reach specialists far faster as TP's Bali hub cuts referral waits from days to minutes for providers under pressure.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

KPMG names eight Irish tech finalists for 2026 prize

Healthcare and AI start-ups dominate the shortlist, as investors prepare to hear pitches from firms tackling accessibility, childcare and drug delivery.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week