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Medical cost inflation in Singapore set to hit record 16.9%; insurers’ body urges collective action

For a start, all seven Integrated Shield Plan (IP) insurers have to launch new riders by April 1 to meet the Ministry of Health’s new requirements.
For a start, all seven Integrated Shield Plan (IP) insurers have to launch new riders by April 1 to meet the Ministry of Health’s new requirements.

Irregular heartbeat? It could be a heart condition that greatly increases the risk of stroke

Mr Tan Check Wan (left) was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation over two decades ago.
Mr Tan Check Wan (left) was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation over two decades ago.

NUH living-donor kidney transplant patients survive an average of 31 years, beating global norms

 Dr Leong Sai Fan putting the finishing touches on "Where Life Takes Root And Hope Blooms", a collective art tribute at The National University Centre for Organ Transplantation on March 27.
 Dr Leong Sai Fan putting the finishing touches on "Where Life Takes Root And Hope Blooms", a collective art tribute at The National University Centre for Organ Transplantation on March 27.

MOH’s plans to provide more support for eczema welcomed by patients

Ms Ursula Soh has eczema since she was an infant and now occasionally has flares on her palms and the skin around her elbow. She formed a patient support group in 2012 for patients to share their experiences living with eczema.
Ms Ursula Soh has eczema since she was an infant and now occasionally has flares on her palms and the skin around her elbow. She formed a patient support group in 2012 for patients to share their experiences living with eczema.

Over 20 doctors and dentists caught practising without valid credentials between 2023 and 2025

The Health Ministry has issued warnings to doctors and dentists who were caught practising without valid credentials.
The Health Ministry has issued warnings to doctors and dentists who were caught practising without valid credentials.

New IP rider premiums to cost at least 30% less, with one insurer offering an 84% reduction

New riders to be sold will differ in their coverage, with some covering up to public hospital stays and some up to private hospital stays.
New riders to be sold will differ in their coverage, with some covering up to public hospital stays and some up to private hospital stays.

More younger adults in Singapore developing glaucoma, likely because of untreated myopia

Children watching a show on good eye-care habits. The newly established Myopia Society of Singapore has urged parents to be aware of myopia developing in their children.
Children watching a show on good eye-care habits. The newly established Myopia Society of Singapore has urged parents to be aware of myopia developing in their children.

First repatriation flight bringing Singaporeans home from the Middle East lands

Mr Varun Seth, who was in Dubai for work, with his seven-year-old daughter, Olivia, at Changi Airport on March 7. A total of 152 Singaporeans and their dependents touched down safely.
Mr Varun Seth, who was in Dubai for work, with his seven-year-old daughter, Olivia, at Changi Airport on March 7. A total of 152 Singaporeans and their dependents touched down safely.

Traffic Police launches new initiative to urge all road users to help keep one another safe

Pedestrians, motorists and cyclists who join the “Road Users on Watch” initiative can receive comprehensive information on road safety, alerts and advisories.
Pedestrians, motorists and cyclists who join the “Road Users on Watch” initiative can receive comprehensive information on road safety, alerts and advisories.

Seniors who need long-term care services to benefit from one-stop touchpoint

Seniors requiring various long-term care services can visit an Integrated Community Care Provider instead of going to different providers.
Seniors requiring various long-term care services can visit an Integrated Community Care Provider instead of going to different providers.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.