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New law proposed to mandate sharing patients’ info among healthcare providers

The Health Information Bill introduced in Parliament on Nov 5 sets out the framework to govern the safe collection, access, use and sharing of health information.

Doctor previously jailed for voyeurism gets 6 months’ suspension from medical practice

Dr Jeremy Mong Shaowei was sentenced to 13 weeks’ imprisonment in 2022 by the State Courts for voyeurism.

Singapore to recognise family doctors as specialists

The Specialists Accreditation Board will formally recognise family medicine as a speciality from Nov 1.

Cordlife’s executive chairman resigns after less than 5 months in the role

Cordlife's executive chairman Zhai Lingyun has resigned. Cordlife will appoint a new chairman in due course.

Hundreds of migrant workers celebrate Deepavali at Gardens by the Bay

Migrants workers participating in games and other activities at the Deepavali celebrations event held at Gardens by the Bay.

Resort-style villas for staycations among new facilities at Safra Jurong in early 2028

The new facilities will be ready by early 2028.

Obesity, poor mental health of concern despite progress in other areas, S’pore health survey shows

According to the survey, obesity rates have risen to 12.7 per cent in 2023-2024, up from 10.5 per cent four years earlier.

1,000 patients at Jurong public hospitals to benefit from AI, precision medicine in next 5 years

The JurongHealth Fund successfully raised $1.4 million through the eight-month long campaign, which ended with a dinner on Oct 16.

Older CareShield Life policyholders could enjoy lower premiums as criteria tightens from 2026

From 2026, those born in 1979 or earlier who have mild and moderate disabilities will no longer be allowed to opt in to CareShield Life.

CGH doctor who abused drugs placed on conditional registration after disciplinary hearing

Dr Darren Leong Kok Cheong, a sports medicine doctor with Changi General Hospital, had been censured due to his drug consumption and possession offences in 2023.

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