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Virtual wards part of measures to anchor healthcare in community …

WebVirtual wards will aid in the shift of healthcare to the community, to help reduce the need for so many inpatient beds, he said. They are part of a broad swathe of …

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Action plan to help older Singaporeans live well as they age and …

WebIn 2015, when one in eight people was aged 65 and older, the Government unveiled the $3 billion Action Plan for Successful Ageing after it sought the views and …

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Health for life: New initiatives to keep S'poreans healthier longer

WebSINGAPORE - A slew of new programmes and changes was announced by the Ministry of Health on Friday (March 5) to keep people healthier longer, and help …

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The causes of mental health issues go beyond the pandemic.

WebNov 06, 2022, 04:00 AM. As the world grapples with pandemic disruptions, issues of mental health and well-being have become increasingly prevalent. Cases of anxiety and …

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S’pore launches national mental health and well-being strategy

WebOct 05, 2023, 06:30 PM. SINGAPORE – Primary care capacity will be increased to meet mental health needs in the next few years. This was announced on Thursday as …

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Healthier SG: Six things you need to know about Singapore's …

WebSINGAPORE - Described by Health Minister Ong Ye Kung as a "fundamental re-orientation and reform" of the Republic's healthcare system, Healthier SG aims to put …

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The '3 Beyonds': Singapore's strategy to sustain quality healthcare …

WebSingapore - The Ministry of Health (MOH) has come up with a solution to keep healthcare here both good and affordable into the future. It calls it the "3 Beyonds": …

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Over-60s suffering more with chronic diseases than a decade ago: …

WebMay 07, 2019, 09:26 PM. SINGAPORE - The proportion of older adults with three or more chronic diseases nearly doubled from 2009 to 2017, a local study has found. More …

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

WebSynopsis: Every first and third Wednesday of the month, The Straits Times helps you make sense of health matters that affect you. Recent data from non-profit …

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Delivery of mental health services to be moved into community to …

WebFeb 03, 2024, 06:00 PM. SINGAPORE – The delivery of mental health services in Singapore will be moved into the community to widen the number and variety of touch …

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Research to look at surge in youth mental health issues; causes …

WebSINGAPORE - More research is needed to understand the surge in youth mental health issues in Singapore, with possible factors including heavy social media …

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New hospital opens in Woodlands, can expand to 1,800 beds for …

WebThe 7.7ha facility located at 17 Woodlands Drive 17 will fully open the rest of its services, including the emergency department and acute wards, in May 2024. It will …

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MPs propose ways to fight mental health stigma, improve care

WebFeb 15, 2024, 12:13 PM. Feb 06, 2024, 09:15 PM. SINGAPORE – Mental health was in the spotlight in Parliament on Feb 6, as more than 20 MPs spoke on ways to improve care …

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MOE to rotate heads of departments who have served in same …

WebSINGAPORE – Senior educators in leadership positions who have been in the same schools for more than eight years will be reshuffled from 2027, to allow more …

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Mental health a national priority, says DPM Wong; 28,000 more to …

WebThese are some of the moves meant to address the concerns raised by 26 MPs on Feb 6 and 7 in a debate on a motion raised by five People’s Action Party …

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Higher subsidies and lower cash outlay: How Healthier SG Chronic …

WebChronic diseases that are common among those aged 40 and above include diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. Launched on Feb 1 this year, the Healthier …

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New chairman to take over at Health Promotion Board in April

WebMar 26, 2024, 12:52 AM. SINGAPORE - Sembcorp Industries group president and chief executive Wong Kim Yin will take over as chairman of the Health Promotion …

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Not everyone with mental health challenges needs to rush to IMH

WebFeb 08, 2024, 03:13 PM. Feb 07, 2024, 04:35 PM. SINGAPORE - Mental health lies on a spectrum, and not everyone dealing with these health challenges needs to rush to the …

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Russian rights group warns jailed leader's health is deteriorating

WebMar 28, 2024, 05:20 PM. Leading Russian human rights group Memorial has warned that the health of its jailed 70-year-old head, Oleg Orlov, is deteriorating, …

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At least 104 victims lose $63k to social media scams offering

WebSINGAPORE - At least 104 victims have fallen prey to scams involving social media advertisements since January 2024, with losses amounting over $63,000. The …

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2 Japanese sake products with red yeast rice recalled over …

WebSINGAPORE – Two sake products from Japan are being recalled due to concerns over potential kidney health risks. The recalls, which are being made as a …

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Haiti gang violence deaths surge in 2024, UN report says

WebPublished. Mar 28, 2024, 07:50 PM. GENEVA - Gang violence in Haiti has killed over 1,500 people so far this year while dozens have been lynched by so-called …

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Ruptured ovarian cyst made actress Julie Tan prioritise her health

WebMar 27, 2024, 04:56 PM. SINGAPORE – Actress Julie Tan shaved her head in November 2023 to play a cancer-stricken social worker in the local movie Good …

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32,552 Palestinians killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, health ministry says

WebDUBAI - At least 32,552 Palestinians have been killed and 74,980 injured in Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, the Palestinian enclave's health …

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Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in supplement scare

WebMar 28, 2024, 12:50 PM. TOKYO - A Japanese drugmaker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing health scare reported on March 28 two more …

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