Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health manages the public healthcare system to ensure that good and affordable basic medical services are available to all Singaporeans.
Private hospital plan takes shape in Singapore amidst public hospital overload
Private hospital plan takes shape in Singapore amidst public hospital overload
The government will add 300 to 400 beds across private hospitals in the east.
Gov't steps in with temporary relief as fuel costs hit transport operators
The measure will apply to government-contracted or subsidised school, disability, and healthcare transport services.
Singapore firms fail transparency test for 39% of locals
This 1,029-person study reveals gap between boardroom claims and public belief.
Health ministry suspends Cordlife’s blood banking license
Cordlife is suspended from collecting, testing, processing, or storing new cord blood units.
MOH scraps full-deductible IP riders from 2026
This is amidst low employer healthcare spending and a growing insurance market.
Cordlife writes response to MoH on blood bank suspension
The MoH plans to suspend Cordlife's blood banking licence for a year.
Gov't launches program weighing rent and service quality for GP clinic rentals
The new testing starts at a GP site located at Bartley Beacon.
Sauces, salt, and instant noodles to have Nutri-Grade labels by mid-2027
9 in 10 Singaporeans exceed the daily sodium limit.
New Food and Safety Bill expands MOH authority for public health promotion
This will enable MOH to independently enforce regulations targeting public health issues.
New Communicable Diseases Agency to be set up in first half of 2025
It will lead in the prevention, preparation, detection, and management of infectious diseases.
HIV self-test kits to be available in select retail pharmacies by end Janaury
This is part of the health ministry’s effort to boost self-testing.
Singapore urged to order 5-minute minimum for telemedicine calls
A local clinic’s license will be revoked after being probed for short teleconsultations.
Gov’t expands MediShield Life healthcare coverage, raises premium subsidies
The government will expand coverage for mental health and outpatient services and provide premium top-ups.
SG to launch national strategy for allied health professionals
It will also implement a mandatory continuing professional education by 2026.
Q&M Dental Group will not renew Acumen's lab licence, suspends operations
It will also close its joint testing and vaccination centre in Sengkang from 1 December.
MediShield Life to hike premiums, claim limits, and coverage by 2025
The government will provide $4.1b for these enhancements.
Gov't expands MediShield Life to cover precision medicine therapies
The high-scot therapies can be rough into ediShield Life and MediSave, amongst others
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