Health

MOH Calls for Prudence in Medication Purchases to Avoid Shortages SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised the public to purchase medicines—especially paediatric medications—only...

Health Authorities Warn of Increased Cases Amid Year-End Travel and Festivities The flu season has made a significant return in Singapore, with doctors reporting a...

NEA Warns of Elevated Risk Heading Into the New Year Singapore continues to record between 200 to 300 weekly dengue cases, levels described as “still...

Despite its proximity and streamlined processes, Singapore struggles to retain foreign nurses, with many considering leaving for better opportunities abroad. Singapore’s appeal to foreign nurses,...

Healthcare Infrastructure Projects Hit by Supply Chain and Workforce Issues SINGAPORE: The opening of two new polyclinics in Sembawang and Khatib has been delayed by...

Efforts to Address Nursing Shortage and Improve Hospital Efficiency Singapore is set to onboard close to 4,000 new nurses by the end of 2023, a...

Health Minister Highlights Risks as Reinfection Rate Rises SINGAPORE: According to Health Minister Ong Ye Kung, 15 out of every 100 people infected with COVID-19...

Key Features of the Upcoming National Healthcare Overhaul SINGAPORE: Singapore’s healthcare system is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of Healthier SG, a national...

Pfizer-BioNTech/Comirnaty vaccine expected by end of 2022 Children aged between six months and four years in Singapore will soon be eligible for the Moderna Covid-19...

A strategic approach to managing community health and expanding preventive care Singapore’s healthcare clusters will take on the role of “regional health managers” under the...