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Public can approach Health Sciences Authority with various health concerns as agency widens scope

Legislative changes approved in Parliament on Sept 9 will see an consolidation of health regulatory functions under the Health Sciences Authority.

Demand for assisted-living flats moderated as seniors have more options now: Tan Kiat How

The first community care apartment in Bukit Batok offers seniors with an assisted living housing option, which included activities organised for its residents.

New guidelines call for osteoporosis screening, earlier breast cancer scan

Women are recommended to self-assess their osteoporosis risk from age 50. Those with higher risk should undergo a bone mineral density scan.

Influenza cases rise in S’pore but no indication infections more severe than usual: CDA

Those at a higher risk of developing severe influenza infections should get their vaccine jabs at least once a year, CDA said.

Singapore-based research network appointed WHO collaborating centre for clinical trials

Mo Yin, director of Advancing Clinical Evidence in Infectious Diseases, speaking at a ceremony officially announcing the WHO appointment on Aug 31.

New private not-for-profit hospital to be located in the east due to high occupancy rates: MOH

Mount Alvernia Hospital is currently the only not-for-profit private acute hospital in Singapore. Details of a possible second such hospital are still being worked out currently.

NDR 2026 gives S’poreans reasons to be confident in the future despite external uncertainty: Analysts

While the star of PM Lawrence Wong’s Rally speech was the announcement of a major reset of family support measures, he also provided a careful assessment of how Singapore will deal with both geopolitical and technological risks on its own terms.

Costs of public community care apartments reduced, basic services cut following lacklustre demand

The Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok was the first community care apartment project launched.

Nature lovers and activists hold rally in Hong Lim Park

Nature lovers and activists at a rally organised by SG Climate Rally in Hong Lim Park on Aug 16.

New scheme offers patients in Jurong with serious organ failure more help at home

(From left) Loving Heart community health head Elaine Ho, Loving Heart volunteer Germaine Soh and Ranjit Kaur, a care connector under the new scheme.

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