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Healthcare

LumiHealth programme to end on May 31

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

Forum: GP clinics in the community ensure access to primary care

Patients empowered to play bigger role in own healthcare journey and decisions

NHG Health’s chief of health services and outcomes research John Abisheganaden examining Madam Merly Hong, a patient with Tan Tock Seng Hospital since 2016.
NHG Health’s chief of health services and outcomes research John Abisheganaden examining Madam Merly Hong, a patient with Tan Tock Seng Hospital since 2016.

Japan begins over-the-counter ‘morning-after pill’ sales to all ages

The morning-after pill will only be available at facilities that have met certain requirements.
The morning-after pill will only be available at facilities that have met certain requirements.

Decline in Singapore’s number of cancer deaths despite increase in cases

The cancer death rate in Singapore has fallen by 21 per cent since 2012.
The cancer death rate in Singapore has fallen by 21 per cent since 2012.

US judge rules out death penalty for Luigi Mangione over murder of insurance firm CEO

FILE PHOTO: Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Supreme Court for a suppression hearing December 18 2025. Curtis Means/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Luigi Mangione appears in Manhattan Supreme Court for a suppression hearing December 18 2025. Curtis Means/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Forum: Health financing framework must support personalised medicine

CEO Insights

Blood tests may soon offer early clues to ageing and health: Lucence CEO

ST20251201_202572400961/ saceo/ Chong Jun Liang/
 Dr Tan Min-Han from Lucence for the column - CEO Insights, photographed on Dec 1, 2025.
ST20251201_202572400961/ saceo/ Chong Jun Liang/
 Dr Tan Min-Han from Lucence for the column - CEO Insights, photographed on Dec 1, 2025.

Malaysia’s health ministry assessing situation after reports of Nipah virus infections in India

Nipah virus disease is a zoonotic infection that can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals, contaminated food, or direct person-to-person contact.
Nipah virus disease is a zoonotic infection that can be transmitted to humans through contact with infected animals, contaminated food, or direct person-to-person contact.

Singapore to recognise medical degrees from 8 more overseas schools from Feb 1

With this addition, the total number of recognised overseas medical schools will rise from 112 to 120.
With this addition, the total number of recognised overseas medical schools will rise from 112 to 120.

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