Healthcare
Duke-NUS aims to simplify medication instructions through pictograms
Health institutions were encouraged to adopt this.
1 day ago
Duke-NUS aims to simplify medication instructions through pictograms
Health institutions were encouraged to adopt this.
1 day ago
Healthcare Professionals Community formed to support growth of 9,000 workers
Members of the community are from nine healthcare associations.
1 day ago
More S’poreans to have medical subsidies from revised income criteria
The monthly PCHI threshold for each tier will be raised ranging from $100 to $800.
2 days ago
IHH Healthcare joins int’l alliance to explore upright photon treatment
Other members include the Mayo Clinic, Cone Health, OncoRay, and Centre Léon Bérard
3 days ago
Thomson Medical unveils urgent care centre for non-emergency conditions
The facility offers diagnostic services supported by the Thomson Diagnostic Imaging Centre.
MOH increases subsidies for community hospitals
It will also extend to covering advanced diagnostics.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) will enhance subsidies for community hospitals starting 1...
National Healthcare Group, Safe Space launch programme for employee wellbeing
It offers access to counselling, mental fitness coaching, and multilingual resources.
The National Healthcare Group (NHG) has partnered with Safe...
Health Sciences Authority approves Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial vaccine
Abrysvo is the first RSV vaccine approved for use in both older adults and pregnant individuals.
Generic diets fail Asians, personalised nutrition needed for health
Singapore Dietitian says Asians face higher chronic disease risk even at leaner body mass.
Pharmesis to acquire remaining 19% stake in Sichuan Longlife Pharmaceutical
This agreement was finalised on 23 September.
Duke-NUS study links NKT cells to dengue defense
This can potentially reduce the severity of subsequent infections.
Health Sciences Authority approves pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment
Winrevair is expected to be available by the first quarter of 2025.
The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) has approved Winrevair (sotatercept)...
FairPrice links with HPB app to reward healthy food purchases
Users can exchange HPB Healthpoints to redeem FairPrice transport and food vouchers.
TalkMed clarifies acquisition discussions still ‘ongoing’
This is already the company’s fifth update.
SGX Regco grants SAM Holdings’ extension for FY 2024 results
The company filed the application on 16 August with SGX Regco.
Synapxe officially opens innovation lab Terrarium
The lab will develop new HealthTech solutions and platforms.
Cordlife enhances lab with 24/7 monitoring and backup power systems
The system tracks the temperature of 27 cryogenic storage tanks.
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