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Healthier SG

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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

Seniors who need long-term care services to benefit from one-stop touchpoint

Seniors requiring various long-term care services can visit an Integrated Community Care Provider instead of going to different providers.
Seniors requiring various long-term care services can visit an Integrated Community Care Provider instead of going to different providers.

Clinical trials: Neither last chance saloon nor guinea pig experiments

There is a rich pipeline of new treatments for previously untreatable conditions and improved therapies for a whole slew of chronic and life-limiting illnesses, says the writer.
There is a rich pipeline of new treatments for previously untreatable conditions and improved therapies for a whole slew of chronic and life-limiting illnesses, says the writer.

LumiHealth programme to end on May 31

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

Commentary

Singapore crosses the super-aged threshold in 2026. Can its health system cope?

In 2026, Singapore will cross a demographic threshold that few countries have reached as rapidly, becoming a super-aged society, where at least 21 per cent of the population is aged 65 and above
In 2026, Singapore will cross a demographic threshold that few countries have reached as rapidly, becoming a super-aged society, where at least 21 per cent of the population is aged 65 and above

Forum: Oral health is a cornerstone of healthy ageing

Commentary

How you gain if doctors can call up all your health records

Integrated health records promise better continuity of care and will reduce needless tests and referrals.
Integrated health records promise better continuity of care and will reduce needless tests and referrals.

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.

800,000 in Singapore have undiagnosed chronic diseases. How can they be identified and treated?

Screening and detection can help Singaporeans suffering from undaignosed conditions like diabetes to manage them better and avoid complications.
Screening and detection can help Singaporeans suffering from undaignosed conditions like diabetes to manage them better and avoid complications.

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