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Pastry chef at a hospital: He bakes food for the soul

Co-op doctors and social workers join forces for more seamless care in S’pore

GP+ and Allkin Singapore with their partners aim to bridge medical and social care.
GP+ and Allkin Singapore with their partners aim to bridge medical and social care.

Doctors in England to strike after they reject government’s offer

The doctors’ union said the strike would start on Dec 17, the latest of a series of strikes in 2025 over pay and working conditions.
The doctors’ union said the strike would start on Dec 17, the latest of a series of strikes in 2025 over pay and working conditions.

AI tool delivers better outcomes in complex spine surgery for Tan Tock Seng Hospital patients

Adj A/Prof Jacob Oh (right), head of spine surgery and a senior consultant from the department of orthopedic surgery at TTSH, and Dr Wayne Yap, a consultant from the same department, demonstrating how the AI tool assisted the planning and execution of complex spine surgeries.
Adj A/Prof Jacob Oh (right), head of spine surgery and a senior consultant from the department of orthopedic surgery at TTSH, and Dr Wayne Yap, a consultant from the same department, demonstrating how the AI tool assisted the planning and execution of complex spine surgeries.

Forum: Enhanced training pathways will preserve allied health professional expertise

‘This year, we hope to have zero maternal deaths’: India’s south makes giving birth safer

rmmother - A senior nurse from SingHealth (orange shirt) shows doctors and nurses from primary healthcare centres how to deliver a child in breach using a mannequin in a simulation exercise in Chennai. Several medical professionals from Singapore have volunteered to collaborate with the Tamil Nadu health department to improve maternal and child health and reduce mortalities with refresher programmes and protocol reviews.
ST PHOTO: ROHINI MOHAN
rmmother - A senior nurse from SingHealth (orange shirt) shows doctors and nurses from primary healthcare centres how to deliver a child in breach using a mannequin in a simulation exercise in Chennai. Several medical professionals from Singapore have volunteered to collaborate with the Tamil Nadu health department to improve maternal and child health and reduce mortalities with refresher programmes and protocol reviews.
ST PHOTO: ROHINI MOHAN

Breast cancer patients in Britain harmed by state-run surgery unit: Report

A BBC investigation said a number of women had been left “traumatised” by their breast cancer treatment at the facility (posed photo).
A BBC investigation said a number of women had been left “traumatised” by their breast cancer treatment at the facility (posed photo).

Poly student volunteers for night vigil in Sengkang General Hospital while dreaming of medical school

Singapore Polytechnic student Justin Tan is a volunteer for Sengkang General Hospital's Night Watchers programme, which supports the hospital during the graveyard shift.
Singapore Polytechnic student Justin Tan is a volunteer for Sengkang General Hospital's Night Watchers programme, which supports the hospital during the graveyard shift.

Forum: Safeguards in allied health training preserve professional standards

Career model for nurses in Singapore to be reviewed: Rahayu Mahzam

Existing supervisory frameworks for nurse leaders will also be enhanced to better support their needs.
Existing supervisory frameworks for nurse leaders will also be enhanced to better support their needs.

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