{"id":1842,"date":"2026-08-03T11:31:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=1842"},"modified":"2026-08-03T11:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T11:31:08","slug":"irad-hospital-featured-on-cnns-meanwhile-in-asia-arabian-post","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=1842","title":{"rendered":"iRad Hospital Featured on CNN&#8217;s Meanwhile in Asia \u2014 Arabian Post"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align:center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.media-outreach.com\/release.php\/Thumb\/1600x1067\/794124\/794124-Photo-1-jpg-1600x1067.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"iRad Hospital Featured on CNN&#8217;s Meanwhile in Asia \u2014 Arabian Post\" title=\"iRad Hospital Featured on CNN&#8217;s Meanwhile in Asia \u2014 Arabian Post\" \/><\/div><p><\/p>\n<div>\n<h4><i>Spotlighting Macao\u2019s Emerging Medical and Wellness Sector<\/i><\/h4>\n<p>MACAU SAR \u2013  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media-outreach.com\/\">Media OutReach Newswire<\/a> \u2013 3 August 2026 \u2013 iRad Hospital, a premier medical and wellness facility launched by Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment and iRad Group, was recently featured in a July 2026 episode of CNN\u2019s internationally broadcast program  <i>Meanwhile in Asia. <\/i>The program discussed Macao\u2019s efforts to diversify its economy beyond gaming, spotlighting its medical and wellness tourism sector.<\/p>\n<figure data-image-width=\"0\" data-image-height=\"0\" style=\"display: block;width: 100%;margin: 0px;padding: 0px;text-align: center\" align=\"center\">   <figcaption style=\"text-align: left;font-size: 16px;line-height: 24px;display: block;margin: 0px;width: 100%\" class=\"\">\n<p>       <i>iRad Hospital at Studio City, Macau<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p> During the episode, CNN examined how destinations across Asia are seeking new growth avenues, noting Macao\u2019s strategic push to develop a niche in medical tourism. The feature included a visit to iRad Hospital, which opened within a luxury integrated resort environment, and highlighted its proposition of allowing visitors to incorporate health screenings and aesthetic treatments into their leisure or family stays.<\/p>\n<p> Located at Melco\u2019s Studio City, iRad Hospital is the world\u2019s first and Macao\u2019s only integrated resort hospital. In partnership with iRad, Melco is playing a leading role in advancing Macao\u2019s medical tourism development by integrating healthcare and wellness services with its world-class Forbes Five-star spa portfolio. The initiative aligns with Macao\u2019s broader economic diversification objectives and contributes to strengthening the city\u2019s appeal to high-value international visitors beyond gaming.<\/p>\n<p> iRad Hospital offers advanced diagnostic imaging, wellness and preventive care, aesthetic medicine, executive health screening, and dedicated medical concierge services. Through partnerships with leading hospitals and institutions in Hong Kong, the United States and Korea, the hospital provides visitors with access to expanded specialty medical resources and healthcare options.<\/p>\n<p> <b>Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman &amp; CEO of Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment<\/b>, said, \u201cMacao\u2019s next phase of development will be defined by quality, innovation, and diversification. As the leading integrated resort operator, we are committed to advancing the evolution of the integrated resort model beyond traditional hospitality\u2014integrating culture, wellness, and high\u2011value services that strengthen the city\u2019s long\u2011term competitiveness. Through initiatives such as iRad Hospital at Studio City, Melco is helping shape the development of integrated medical and wellness tourism and enhancing Macao\u2019s visibility as a diversified international destination.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Hashtag: #melco #iRadHospital #iRad #StudioCity #medicaltourism #wellness<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.melco-resorts.com\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>https:\/\/www.melco-resorts.com<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/hk.linkedin.com\/company\/melco-resorts-entertainment\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/iconmonstr-linkedin-1-24.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>https:\/\/hk.linkedin.com\/company\/melco-resorts-entertainment<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MelcoResorts\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/iconmonstr-twitter-1-24.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>https:\/\/x.com\/MelcoResorts<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MelcoCSR\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/iconmonstr-facebook-1-24.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MelcoCSR\/<\/a><br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wechat.com\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/iconmonstr-wechat-1-24.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a>Wechat: \u65b0\u6fe0\u535a\u4e9a\u5a31\u4e50<\/p>\n<p>The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.<\/p>\n<h4>About Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment Limited<\/h4>\n<p>The Company, with its American depositary shares listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (Nasdaq: MLCO), is a developer, owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe. The Company currently operates City of Dreams (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofdreamsmacau.com\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>www.cityofdreamsmacau.com<\/a>) and Altira Macau (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.altiramacau.com\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>www.altiramacau.com<\/a>), integrated resorts located in Cotai and Taipa, Macau, respectively. In addition, the Company operates Studio City (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.studiocity-macau.com\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>www.studiocity-macau.com<\/a>), a cinematically-themed integrated resort in Cotai, Macau. In the Philippines, the Company operates and manages City of Dreams Manila (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofdreamsmanila.com\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>www.cityofdreamsmanila.com<\/a>), an integrated resort in the Entertainment City complex in Manila. In Europe, the Company operates City of Dreams Mediterranean, an integrated resort in Limassol, in the Republic of Cyprus (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>www.cityofdreamsmed.com.cy<\/a>). In South Asia, the Company manages the N\u00fcwa hotel at City of Dreams Sri Lanka (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cityofdreamssrilanka.com\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>www.cityofdreamssrilanka.com<\/a>), an integrated resort in Colombo, Sri Lanka. For more information about the Company, please visit<a href=\"http:\/\/www.melco-resorts.com\/\" class=\"social-media-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-right: 7px;vertical-align: middle;display: inline-block !important;width: 24px\" src=\"https:\/\/release.media-outreach.com\/Release\/templates\/images\/socialMedia\/generic_link.png\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" title=\"\" alt=\"\"\/>www.melco-resorts.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> The Company is majority owned by Melco International Development Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, which is in turn majority owned and led by Mr. Lawrence Ho, who is the Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.<\/p>\n<h4>About iRad \u2013 Hong Kong\u2019s largest MRI diagnostic services provider<\/h4>\n<p>Established in 2006, iRad is a trusted leader in diagnostic radiology across Hong Kong. As at 2024, iRad was the largest MRI diagnostic services provider in Hong Kong by revenue and by the number of MRI scanners. Focused on delivering high-quality imaging services and exceptional patient care, the Group\u2019s strong and extensive client base includes the Government of the Hong Kong SAR, as well as other high-profile medical groups, corporations, private doctors and NGOs. Meanwhile, iRad Hospital is the first and largest private medical imaging and examination service provider within an integrated resort in Macau, making iRad Group the first medical imaging group in the world to offer comprehensive private imaging and examination services, including MRI and CT services, to the integrated resort industry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/track.media-outreach.com\/index.php\/WebView\/479397\/72933\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" style=\"width:1px;height:1px;\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spotlighting Macao\u2019s Emerging Medical and Wellness Sector MACAU SAR \u2013 Media OutReach Newswire \u2013 3 August 2026 \u2013 iRad Hospital, a premier medical and wellness facility launched by Melco Resorts &amp; Entertainment and iRad Group, was recently featured in a July 2026 episode of CNN\u2019s internationally broadcast program Meanwhile in Asia. 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