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Singapore Government releases White Paper on Healthier SG

WebSeptember 22, 2022. The Government today released a White Paper, Healthier SG, which is a multi-year strategy to transform the way the Health Ministry delivers healthcare, by …

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Janil Puthucheary: AI revolution is here, and Singapore healthcare …

WebSINGAPORE: At the AI Health Summit on Thursday (Nov 23), Senior Minister of State for Health Dr Janil Puthucheary spoke on the topic of the …

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Mental Health Is Now No. 1 Health Concern For Singaporeans

WebThe survey carried out among 1000 Singaporeans between the ages of 21 and 74, looks into the changes in people’s perspectives toward their mental health and …

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Healthcare will be major driver of increased social spending in the

WebSingapore — Finance Minister Lawrence Wong said that by 2030, government expenditure is expected to increase to more than 20 per cent of GDP (Gross …

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What Singapore did right — and wrong — in health care

WebA. The recent announcements are steps in the right direction. When health policy commentators discuss health systems, we speak of the balance among three …

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Duke-NUS Medical School study shows more adults over 60 …

WebThe Duke-NUS Medical School’s Centre for Ageing Research and Education and the Ministry of Health is carrying out the Transitions in Health, Employment, Social …

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Intellect: SG healthcare, education, public sectors are top …

WebWhile Singapore is traditionally associated with high levels of stress and burnout, the Healthcare and Pharmaceutical (67.5%), Government and Non-profit …

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Teenage exercise linked to better adult mental health, but younger

WebNotably, those who exercised less than 30 minutes per week scored significantly lower on mental health indicators, with an average mental state score of 55 …

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Health Promotion Board grades for Coke, 100Plus and Milo

WebSome joke about Health Promotion Board grades after TikTok video shows Coke gets a B, 100plus a C, and Milo a D. But the HealthHub website shows only Coke …

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Singapore named 6th “Blue Zone” region known for exceptional …

WebBlue Zones are regions known for their exceptional longevity and the overall health of their residents. Singapore, according to Buettner, represents an “engineered …

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Can you get insurance coverage for anxiety and depression

WebFor Singapore citizens and permanent residents, MediSave, a health savings scheme by the Central Provident Fund (CPF), allows the use of CDMP. Dementia and …

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Singaporeans share “zero effort health tips” for Singapore

WebSINGAPORE: Some people may believe that adopting healthy habits can take too much effort in a fast-paced environment. But Singaporeans have banded …

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Nearly 8% of Singapore adults have had suicidal thoughts: IMH

WebDecember 31, 2023. SINGAPORE: A newly released report by the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) has shed light on the prevalence of suicidal thoughts among adults in Singapore, …

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Singapore pilots brain stimulation therapy for treatment-resistant

WebBy Khalis Rifhan. April 15, 2024. SINGAPORE: In a Southeast Asian first, Singapore researchers are embarking on a promising approach to combat treatment-resistant …

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Ong Ye Kung: SG can withstand current COVID-19 wave, but …

WebSINGAPORE: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung sounded reassuring when asked about the rise of COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (Dec 13), saying that Singapore …

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MOH adds 500 hospital beds, another 800 planned this year

WebBy Staff Writer. October 3, 2023. SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health has added about 500 beds and is on track to have 800 more by the end of the year to relieve the shortage of …

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NTU to launch SG’s first four-year Bachelor of Chinese Medicine …

WebDuring a launch ceremony at NTU on Wednesday (15 Nov), Health Minister Ong Ye Kung underscored the importance of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in the local …

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