Melbourne-based health tech startup Heidi Health has raised A$10 million ($6.5 million) in a Series A funding round led by Blackbird Ventures. Hostplus, Hesta, Wormhole Capital, Archangel Ventures, Possible Ventures and Saniel Ventures also participated in this investing round. This brings its total investments to date to A$15 million ($9.7 million); Blackbird Ventures also led […]
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has granted £42 million to the development of 14 new centres in England to drive health tech research, with the aim of working with businesses to support development of medical devices, diagnostics and technologies for use in hospitals, general practice, the community, and social care. Each of […]
Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced that the new post of chief digital information officer will replace its director of digital position, with Dr Jason Bincalar to join the trust from January 2024. The trust says that the creation of this leadership post “reflects the significance in this area, and will […]
The Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Health and Care Partnership, which brings together NHS Trusts, local authorities, and other organisations from across the region to improve the health and wellbeing of its citizens, is using population health technology and targeted support to help more than 1,000 people facing fuel poverty. So far, 1,317 individuals at risk […]
From mobilising resources in order to respond to emergencies to creating ongoing support programmes for individuals and communities in need, the work of charities in the field of humanitarian aid is instrumental. Charities go above and beyond to raise awareness about humanitarian crises, influence policy changes and implement long-term development resources to improve resilience in […]
Climate change continues to have a worsening effect on health and mortality around the world, according to an exhaustive report published on Tuesday by an international team of 114 researchers. One of the starkest findings is that heat-related deaths of people older than 65 have increased by 85 percent since the 1990s, according to modeling […]
The first three-row Kia electric SUV is expected to hit dealerships in the next month or so. The all-new Kia EV9 already has its first lease deal, and it may be better than you expected. Kia introduces 2024 EV9 lease deals Kia’s new 2024 EV9 electric SUV can be leased for as low as $599 […]
Asphalt paving equipment maker LeeBoy and battery storage maker Portable Electric are working together to electrify the asphalt paving industry. Electrifying asphalt paving Earlier this year, North Carolina-based LeeBoy debuted the prototype of its 8520C E-Paver. It’s a commercial-class electric asphalt paver that has a 150kW GM electric drive system, but everything else – e.g., […]
If you drive a company car for Mercedes, it may be time to trade in your E-Class for a new EQE. Mercedes-Benz is transitioning its company cars in Germany to purely electric vehicles. Mercedes employee company cars are going electric only With Mercedes-Benz aiming to be an all-electric automaker by 2030 (where market conditions allow), […]
Tesla (TSLA) has warned investors that it is currently in between growth waves – potentially affecting its guided 50% growth rate. The growth Tesla has experienced in terms of vehicle production and deliveries over the last decade is undeniably impressive. Tesla went from a poorly funded EV startup to the most valuable automaker in the […]
