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Health Promotion Board

Over $1.8 million of discounts redeemed to offset MediShield Life premiums

MediShield Life is the national basic health insurance plan which helps to pay for large hospital bills and certain costly outpatient treatments.
MediShield Life is the national basic health insurance plan which helps to pay for large hospital bills and certain costly outpatient treatments.

News analysis

When does a token of thanks become payment for blood donation? Balance needed to preserve altruism

A new initiative to reward blood donors with Healthpoints which can be used to redeem e-vouchers to offset costs of purchasing items at supermarkets and F&B outlets has drawn concerns over its impact on the voluntary and altruistic nature of blood donation.
A new initiative to reward blood donors with Healthpoints which can be used to redeem e-vouchers to offset costs of purchasing items at supermarkets and F&B outlets has drawn concerns over its impact on the voluntary and altruistic nature of blood donation.

Forum: HPB, ECDA committed to working with pre-schools on serving healthy meals

Healthpoint rewards among measures to draw more blood donors, mitigate possible shortage

About 130,000 units of blood are collected annually and there is currently more than 77,000 donors – 1.3 per cent of Singapore’s total population.
About 130,000 units of blood are collected annually and there is currently more than 77,000 donors – 1.3 per cent of Singapore’s total population.

Brisk walking movement launched in the north; new Healthy 365 features to be piloted from June

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung taking part in a mass cool-down exercise at a new brisk walking movement in Sembawang Central on April 12.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung taking part in a mass cool-down exercise at a new brisk walking movement in Sembawang Central on April 12.

Fitbit Singapore winds up as Google completes takeover of fitness tracker brand

While the liquidation of the Fitbit Singapore marks the end of an area, Fitbit users can continue to use their devices.
While the liquidation of the Fitbit Singapore marks the end of an area, Fitbit users can continue to use their devices.

Forum: HPB encourages more operators to join Healthier Dining Programme

LumiHealth programme to end on May 31

The LumiHealth app was launched in October 2020.
The LumiHealth app was launched in October 2020.

Woodlands to become first Singapore town to customise health activities for its residents

Seniors citizens participate in healthy lifestyle activities and quizzes at the Healthier SG roadshow held at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, July 8, 2023.
Seniors citizens participate in healthy lifestyle activities and quizzes at the Healthier SG roadshow held at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, July 8, 2023.

People aged 40 and above can now redeem discounts of up to $580 to offset MediShield Life premiums

Participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity can earn one Healthpoints which could be used to offset MediShield Life premiums.
Participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity can earn one Healthpoints which could be used to offset MediShield Life premiums.

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