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Singapore's health-care system: key features, challenges, and shifts

(3 days ago) WEBSince Singapore became an independent nation in 1965, the development of its health-care system has been underpinned by an emphasis on personal responsibility for health, and active government intervention to ensure access and affordability through …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)00252-X/abstract

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Singapore’s COVID-19 cases nearly double; public hospitals to

(8 days ago) WEBSINGAPORE: There has been a near doubling of COVID-19 cases in Singapore week-on-week, prompting the Health Ministry to take steps to ensure …

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-covid-19-cases-nearly-double-hospital-capacity-vaccination-4345961

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Commentary: The future of healthcare in Singapore looks like a

(7 days ago) WEBHealthcare of the future can sometimes sound like the stuff of science fiction, with talk of sensors, robots and artificial intelligence. But it aims to address a very real and human problem

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/singapore-healthcare-hospital-telehealth-diabetes-remote-3802171

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Primary healthcare no longer just treats the sick, but also keeps

(8 days ago) WEBThe recently launched Sembawang Polyclinic is Singapore’s 25th. Nine more will be built between 2024 and 2030, and six are being redeveloped to add more …

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/primary-healthcare-no-longer-just-treats-the-sick-but-also-keeps-people-healthy

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MOH News Highlights - Ministry of Health

(5 days ago) WEBThe Ministry of Health (MOH) is closely tracking the recent rise in COVID-19 infections in Singapore. While there is no indication that the circulating variants are …

https://www.moh.gov.sg/news-highlights/details/update-on-covid-19-situation

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Singapore hospitals risk being ‘overwhelmed’ after record daily …

(Just Now) WEBThe health ministry reported 18 deaths on Wednesday – Singapore’s highest toll in a single day – and 3,862 more cases, just shy of the record 3,994 tallied …

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/oct/21/singapore-hospitals-risk-being-overwhelmed-after-record-daily-covid-deaths

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How Singapore is tackling the challenge of an ageing population

(2 days ago) WEBOne in four citizens will be aged 65 and above by 2030. About 18.4% of S'poreans were 65 and older in 2022, up from 11.1% in 2012. Read more at straitstimes.com.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/how-singapore-is-tackling-the-challenge-of-an-ageing-population

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Trends in diabetes-related complications in Singapore, 2013–2020: …

(3 days ago) WEBDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing global health problem. In Singapore, the prevalence of Type 2 DM is rising, but comprehensive information about trends in …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9553054/

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Mental health matters: Where different groups in S’pore can get …

(8 days ago) WEBSINGAPORE – From work and school stress to potentially debilitating conditions like schizophrenia, mental health issues cover a wide spectrum. Here’s a look at where different groups can get

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/mental-health-matters-where-different-groups-in-s-pore-can-get-help-and-support

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The future of healthcare for Singapore's ageing population

(7 days ago) WEB1037 views. The future of healthcare for Singapore's ageing population. By Dr Wai Chiong Loke. Singapore’s ageing population is rising rapidly and elderly …

https://sbr.com.sg/healthcare/commentary/future-healthcare-singapores-ageing-population

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Impact of COVID-19 national response on primary care - Nature

(Just Now) WEBSaw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, 12 Science Drive 2, #09-01T, Singapore, 117549, Singapore Vanessa Tan, Gregory Ang

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-57142-7

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NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING STRATEGY …

(1 days ago) WEBcontribute to achieving our desired mental health goals for Singapore. A. Background and Overview of the Current Mental Health Landscape in Singapore 3. The prevalence of …

https://www.moh.gov.sg/docs/librariesprovider5/resources-statistics/reports/national-mental-health-and-well-being-strategy-report-(final).pdf

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Healthcare innovations shaping a healthier future from Singapore

(2 days ago) WEBHideaki: We have big dreams to reframe healthcare by creating innovative drugs for unmet medical needs, and giving patients better access to life-saving drugs. …

https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/business-insights/insights/healthcare-innovations-shaping-a-healthier-future-from-singapore.html

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A perspective of future healthcare landscape in ASEAN and …

(8 days ago) WEBresidents) believe there is no poverty in Singapore. But to give some perspective, below is a list of ten healthcare issues - a list that is by no means exhaustive: 1. Ageing population – Singapore is one of the fastest ageing populations in the world. Long term care is a problem and the country could potentially face a dementia tsunami. Care

https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/sg/Documents/risk/sea-risk-healthcare-3-0-model.pdf

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New insurance coverage for dementia, mental health issues

(6 days ago) WEBMay 14, 2024 05:27 pm. Singlife on May 14 launched a new insurance coverage that offers yearly payouts for persons living with dementia and other mental health issues. In …

https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/new-insurance-coverage-dementia-mental-health-issues

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4 things to know about Healthier SG The Straits Times

(1 days ago) WEBFree screenings, vaccinations. Residents who enrol in Healthier SG can get free annual check-ups and nationally recommended vaccinations such as flu shots. Screening for the following diseases

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/4-things-to-know-about-healthier-sg

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Healthcare in Singapore: the present and future SMJ

(9 days ago) WEBSingapore’s rapidly evolving economy and social progress has helped accelerate the milestones of healthcare development in the country. (1) In 1970, a committee on specialisation was commissioned by the Singapore government to look into the development of specialised medical services and postgraduate specialty training.

http://www.smj.org.sg/article/healthcare-singapore-present-and-future

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Rethinking mental healthcare costs Cigna Singapore

(2 days ago) WEBRethinking mental healthcare costs. In Singapore, mental health benefits continue to be the exception rather than the norm. As of 2021, only about 47% of Singapore …

https://www.cigna.com.sg/health-content-hub/company-news/addressing-mental-health-challenges

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Understanding the needs of health care workers in Singapore …

(1 days ago) WEBBackground: A successful public health response during the COVID-19 pandemic pivots on the ability of health care workers (HCWs) to work through immense workplace-related physical and psychological pressures. Objective: The aim of current study was to explore support needs of HCWs during the COVID-19 outbreak in Singapore and to identify …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35700928/

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Ministry of Health (Singapore) - Wikipedia

(Just Now) WEBSingapore Pharmacy Council. Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board. Website. www .moh .gov .sg. The Ministry of Health ( MOH; Malay: Kementerian Kesihatan; …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ministry_of_Health_(Singapore)

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Challenges and opportunities in pragmatic implementation of a

(5 days ago) WEBPatients with acute issues, Ministry of Health Singapore: Primary Care Survey 2010-profile of primary care patients. 2010. Abstract health care system chaos should spur innovation: summary of a report of the Society of General Internal Medicine Task Force on the Domain of General Internal Medicine. Ann Intern Med. 2004; 140: …

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0245650

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How Does Singapore's Healthcare System Work? - Pacific Prime …

(2 days ago) WEBSingapore’s public health insurance system. Singapore’s public healthcare is funded by taxes, which only cover about one-fourth of Singapore’s total health costs. …

https://www.pacificprime.sg/blog/singapores-healthcare-system/

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10 Unique Health Facts about the Average Singaporean

(6 days ago) WEBSingapore has the 10 th lowest death rate due to cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease. The global probability of dying from any …

https://www.mountelizabeth.com.sg/health-plus/article/10-unique-health-facts-about-the-average-singaporean

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Shifting Health Policy in Singapore: The Aging Population …

(6 days ago) WEBSource: MSA 1983. National Survey of Senior Citizens of Singapore (Table 4.1) 55-59 60-64 65-74 75 and over 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Good health Not too good

https://www.actuaries.org.sg/sites/default/files/library/forum_presentation/2012/2012%20HIC/S01.%20Shifting%20Health%20Policy%20in%20Singapore%20The%20Ageing%20Population%20and%20Problems%20of%20Marginalized%20Segments%20of%20Society%20-%20Dr%20Phua%20Kai%20Hong.pdf

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More than S$5 million worth of vape products seized in …

(5 days ago) WEB21 May 2024 02:07PM (Updated: 21 May 2024 05:51PM) SINGAPORE: More than S$5 million (US$3.7 million) worth of vape products were seized during a …

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/evaporisers-vape-products-seized-woodlands-warehouse-raid-ica-hsa-5-million-4351301

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Smart Health Initiatives - Smart Nation

(Just Now) WEBSmart Inititaives to Improve Healthcare. The number of elderly citizens in Singapore is projected to reach 900,000 by 2030. Combined with our low birth rates, the burden of caring for our seniors will get heavier, which makes our healthcare needs a priority. As we move towards being a Smart Nation, we’re constantly exploring technology to

https://www.smartnation.gov.sg/initiatives/health/

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ONE COMMUNITY OF CARERS - National Healthcare Group

(7 days ago) WEBIn January 2017, the six clusters in the Singapore public healthcare system were reorganised into three clusters to cover the Central, Eastern, and Western geographical regions. For the National Healthcare Group (NHG), it led to the amalgamation with Alexandra Health System (AHS) in October 2017 to manage the care needs of

https://corp.nhg.com.sg/ROL/Documents/ROL_Chapter%203.pdf

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Fresh COVID wave in Singapore: FLiRT variants account for two …

(7 days ago) WEBAs per the data shared by the Ministry of Health Singapore, the number of COVID-19 cases in the week of May 5 to 11 was 25,900, a higher count than 13,700 its previous …

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/fresh-covid-wave-in-singapore-flirt-variants-account-for-two-thirds-of-cases-peak-expected-in-june/photostory/110242723.cms

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DOJ announces task force on health care monopolies and collusion

(6 days ago) WEBMay 10, 2024 - 02:20 PM. The Department of Justice May 9 announced the formation of a task force focusing on competition concerns in health care. The unit, the Task Force on …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-10-doj-announces-task-force-health-care-monopolies-and-collusion

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Singapore’s elderly population with multiple chronic diseases …

(1 days ago) WEBChronic health conditions. According to the Transitions in Health, Employment, Social Engagement, and Intergenerational Transfers in Singapore study, 37 percent of elderly respondents reported three or more chronic health conditions in 2017, up from 19.8 percent in a 2009 study. The top seven chronic health conditions were: High …

https://www.pacificprime.sg/blog/singapores-elderly-population-with-multiple-chronic-diseases-surges/

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Singapore Healthcare Corps

(5 days ago) WEBOfficial Website of the SG Healthcare Corps, Ministry of Health. why join shc. Be a Healthcare Volunteer. SHC is "a platform for citizen engagement and volunteerism in healthcare during peace time, and a reserve pool in times of crisis" - …

https://www.healthcarecorps.gov.sg/

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The Benefits of AI in Healthcare IBM

(7 days ago) WEBOne benefit the use of AI brings to health systems is making gathering and sharing information easier. AI can help providers keep track of patient data more …

https://www.ibm.com/think/insights/ai-healthcare-benefits

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MOH Legislation - Ministry of Health

(7 days ago) WEBLegislation. Acts regulating drugs, healthcare professionals, medical practices, research and more. Ministry of Health (MOH) is an innovative, people-centred organisation, committed to medical excellence, the promotion of good health, the reduction of illness and access to good and affordable healthcare for all Singaporeans, appropriate to

https://www.moh.gov.sg/policies-and-legislation

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HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Issues Statement on the National

(9 days ago) WEBSeeking Input on Draft Policy Involving NIH-Owned Inventions: Promoting Equity Through Access Planning. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/21/hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-issues-statement-national-institutes-health.html

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