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Yap Wei Qiang

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Wei Qiang is a correspondent on the health beat, covering healthcare-related issues including policies, financing, manpower and infrastructure. He returned to journalism and joined The Straits Times in August 2025, after five years of corporate communications experience at a government agency. Prior to that, he was a reporter with Lianhe Zaobao, covering health, politics and technology.

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At least 20% more visits to hospitals and polyclinics from start of haze in Sept to mid-October

The haze situation had led to more patients visiting private clinics, polyclinics as well as the emergency departments in hospitals.
The haze situation had led to more patients visiting private clinics, polyclinics as well as the emergency departments in hospitals.

72% spike in number of people who dropped their IP riders in 2025

More than 112,000 of those who have purchased private health insurance add-ons to cover their share of the hospital bill have pulled out in 2025.
More than 112,000 of those who have purchased private health insurance add-ons to cover their share of the hospital bill have pulled out in 2025.

Istana Open House features inclusive employment for the first time

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse Jane Ittogi speaking to Fathima Zohra, an inclusive employment recruiter at social enterprise Inclus, at the Istana open house on Nov 1.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his spouse Jane Ittogi speaking to Fathima Zohra, an inclusive employment recruiter at social enterprise Inclus, at the Istana open house on Nov 1.

Up to 700,000 volunteer opportunities for seniors to help seniors; stipend provided

The National Celebration of Seniors 2026 at the HDB Hub Atrium on Oct 30.
The National Celebration of Seniors 2026 at the HDB Hub Atrium on Oct 30.

Relax at ‘Gardens by the Bay’ before surgery: KKH turns to virtual reality to help calm patients

The development team from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital comprises (from right) senior consultant Sng Ban Leong, nurse clinician Ong Siok Hoon, and senior consultant Jason Chan.
The development team from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital comprises (from right) senior consultant Sng Ban Leong, nurse clinician Ong Siok Hoon, and senior consultant Jason Chan.

Hospital staff who help patients find jobs receive Healthcare Humanity Award

Healthcare Humanity Award winners (from left) Yvette Choo, senior occupational therapist from Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital; Heidi Tan, senior principal occupational therapist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Tess Hng, TTSH principal medical social worker; and Chella Sim, senior medical social worker with KTPH and YCH.
Healthcare Humanity Award winners (from left) Yvette Choo, senior occupational therapist from Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital; Heidi Tan, senior principal occupational therapist at Tan Tock Seng Hospital; Tess Hng, TTSH principal medical social worker; and Chella Sim, senior medical social worker with KTPH and YCH.

S’pore steps up surveillance of 3 potentially deadly infectious diseases

These diseases are Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, Lassa fever and Marburg virus disease.
These diseases are Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever, Lassa fever and Marburg virus disease.

Employers need to plan how to protect workers if haze situation worsens: MOM

N95 masks should be provided for workers who need to work outdoors for a prolonged period of time.
N95 masks should be provided for workers who need to work outdoors for a prolonged period of time.

Wait list for kidney hits 10-year high; NKF actively encouraging living donor transplants

Kelly Chua (right) donated her left kidney in August 2025 to Tan Xin Yi, her close friend since they were students at Ngee Ann Secondary School.
Kelly Chua (right) donated her left kidney in August 2025 to Tan Xin Yi, her close friend since they were students at Ngee Ann Secondary School.

Aesthetic doctor injected woman with excessive dermal fillers, causing long-term side effects

Dr Isaac Wong Kai Jie had been imposed with interim orders since Aug 26. Photo screengrab from THE ARTISAN GROUP.
Dr Isaac Wong Kai Jie had been imposed with interim orders since Aug 26. Photo screengrab from THE ARTISAN GROUP.

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