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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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Bone density and other muscular tests for women to be offered through Healthier SG: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said details of screening tests for osteoporosis and sarcopenia will be announced soon.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said details of screening tests for osteoporosis and sarcopenia will be announced soon.

Nearly $50m given to about 8,000 severely disabled Singaporeans in 6 years under ElderFund

Ren Ci @ Woodlands resident Jumadi Sayap (right), 71, who has dementia, with his niece Hazwani Mohamad, 52. She uses $200 from her uncle’s MediSave account each month under the MediSave Care scheme to offset the nursing home’s fees.
Ren Ci @ Woodlands resident Jumadi Sayap (right), 71, who has dementia, with his niece Hazwani Mohamad, 52. She uses $200 from her uncle’s MediSave account each month under the MediSave Care scheme to offset the nursing home’s fees.

Singaporean’s research spells new hope for healing severe skin injuries, chronic wounds

What started off as a summer research project with the Almquist Lab at Imperial College London eventually led Magdalene Ho and her colleagues to develop the smart wound-dressing technology.
What started off as a summer research project with the Almquist Lab at Imperial College London eventually led Magdalene Ho and her colleagues to develop the smart wound-dressing technology.

Koh Poh Koon rejoins Singapore General Hospital as colorectal surgeon

Koh Poh Koon has rejoined Singapore General Hospital where he used to practise medicine for several years before assuming political office.
Koh Poh Koon has rejoined Singapore General Hospital where he used to practise medicine for several years before assuming political office.

Protection of healthcare workers from abuse needs to evolve as new harms surface: Workgroup co-chair

(From left) Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s senior staff nurse Than Than, nurse clinician Tan Shu Hui, chief executive Chua Hong Choon and assistant director for operations Gennifer Lee.
(From left) Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s senior staff nurse Than Than, nurse clinician Tan Shu Hui, chief executive Chua Hong Choon and assistant director for operations Gennifer Lee.

Reported cases of healthcare worker abuse almost double in 2 years; reflects growing awareness

In 2025, the total number of abuse and harassment cases reported in the public healthcare sector rose to 4,200, up from 2,200 in 2023.
In 2025, the total number of abuse and harassment cases reported in the public healthcare sector rose to 4,200, up from 2,200 in 2023.

Aesthetic doctor under restrictions can’t perform dermal filler procedures after client complaint

Isaac Wong Kai Jie, founder and medical director of The Artisan Clinic in Paragon shopping mall, has been subject to interim orders since Aug 26.
Isaac Wong Kai Jie, founder and medical director of The Artisan Clinic in Paragon shopping mall, has been subject to interim orders since Aug 26.

Singapore aims to help WHO get new vaccines approved during global crises: Ong Ye Kung

Pointing to Covid-19, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said that the approval process for new vaccines could become a bottleneck as they all had to be certified by WHO.
Pointing to Covid-19, Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said that the approval process for new vaccines could become a bottleneck as they all had to be certified by WHO.

Preparing for Disease X: S’pore to make mRNA vaccines to boost pandemic readiness

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the capability of developing and producing mRNA vaccines will help in Singapore’s pandemic preparedness.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said the capability of developing and producing mRNA vaccines will help in Singapore’s pandemic preparedness.

With new AI tool, SGH can detect brain bleeding from CT scans in a few minutes

Analysis of CT brain scans had been made faster and easier with the use of AI, said senior consultant Sarat Kumar Sanamandra at from neuroradiology department of Singapore General Hospital and National Neuroscience Institute.
Analysis of CT brain scans had been made faster and easier with the use of AI, said senior consultant Sarat Kumar Sanamandra at from neuroradiology department of Singapore General Hospital and National Neuroscience Institute.

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