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Healthier SG

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Preparing for a time when living to age 120 is commonplace

As societies continue to age, the writer says it is time to start thinking about the hard choices they may need to make.
As societies continue to age, the writer says it is time to start thinking about the hard choices they may need to make.

New AI assistant could help people achieve their Healthier SG health goals

超过1000家已加入健康SG(Healthier SG)计划的全科诊所已准备就绪,将在2024年2月1日启动这项计划。
超过1000家已加入健康SG(Healthier SG)计划的全科诊所已准备就绪,将在2024年2月1日启动这项计划。

Govt funding for GP clinics rose to nearly $350 million in 2025

The funds represents an average allocation of more than $140,000 for each clinic, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on May 15 at the Singapore Primary Care Conference.
The funds represents an average allocation of more than $140,000 for each clinic, said Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on May 15 at the Singapore Primary Care Conference.

Commentary

Cancer rates are rising among the young. S'pore healthcare system needs to address this

In a young person, cancer is a fundamentally different life event, involving what it means to be a cancer survivor with your life ahead of you.
In a young person, cancer is a fundamentally different life event, involving what it means to be a cancer survivor with your life ahead of you.

Estimated 200,000 people newly diagnosed with chronic kidney disease over four years

More than 200,000 residents were newly detected over four years as suffering from chronic kidney disease, which could lead to a surge in demand for dialysis services in the future..
More than 200,000 residents were newly detected over four years as suffering from chronic kidney disease, which could lead to a surge in demand for dialysis services in the future..

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.

Forum: Incentivising blood donation raises ethical concerns

A deep dive into a Hyrox race

In Good Company

AI can enhance what matters most to patients – human interaction, says SingHealth CEO

SingHealth Group CEO Ng Wai Hoe sees three areas where AI will be particularly helpful.
SingHealth Group CEO Ng Wai Hoe sees three areas where AI will be particularly helpful.

Rediscover neighbourhoods in Singapore with five new heritage walking trails

Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education, flagged off the walking trail participants at its launch on Mar 14.

COPYRIGHT: CENTRAL SINGAPORE CDC
Mr David Neo, Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth and Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Education, flagged off the walking trail participants at its launch on Mar 14.

COPYRIGHT: CENTRAL SINGAPORE CDC

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