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Ministry of Health

Cordlife faces civil claims of at least $5.45 million over improperly stored cord blood

Cordlife said in its filing that the claims totalled at least $5.45 million, and that it is seeking advice on the next steps to take.
Cordlife said in its filing that the claims totalled at least $5.45 million, and that it is seeking advice on the next steps to take.

Forum: IP rider changes aimed at retaining original purpose of protecting patients against large bills

Forum: Enhanced training pathways will preserve allied health professional expertise

How will the new requirements for Integrated Shield Plan riders affect you?

New riders sold from April 2026 will have to impose the minimum deductibles that patients have to pay before insurance kicks in.
New riders sold from April 2026 will have to impose the minimum deductibles that patients have to pay before insurance kicks in.

MediFund gave over $165m in assistance to needy Singaporeans in last financial year

MediFund helps needy Singaporean patients who are unable to afford their medical bills after government subsidies.
MediFund helps needy Singaporean patients who are unable to afford their medical bills after government subsidies.

Forum: Safeguard professional standards and workforce capacity in allied health sector

Insurers to let policyholders switch to new riders of similar, lower benefits without extra underwriting

Insurers will be facilitating transition of their policyholders to new riders without any additional underwriting.
Insurers will be facilitating transition of their policyholders to new riders without any additional underwriting.

MOH moves to curb rising premiums; IP riders sold from April 2026 won’t cover minimum deductibles

New riders on top of Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) to be sold from April 2026 can no longer cover the minimum IP deductibles, which means patients who are hospitalised, even if they do so for simple scans, will have to pay for hospitalisation costs themselves.
New riders on top of Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) to be sold from April 2026 can no longer cover the minimum IP deductibles, which means patients who are hospitalised, even if they do so for simple scans, will have to pay for hospitalisation costs themselves.

From pre-school food to Total Defence meals: A look at Singapore’s 2025 gastroenteritis outbreaks

Results showed no foodborne pathogen and no food safety lapses were found after investigations.
Results showed no foodborne pathogen and no food safety lapses were found after investigations.

National data analytics platform speeds up research, ensures safety of personal info

Ms Koh Mingshi (second from left), director of the TRUST Office, with the development team from GovTech: deputy director of data programme Mervin Chan (third from left), product manager Chua Khai Shing (left), and data engineer Chan Yao Ying.
Ms Koh Mingshi (second from left), director of the TRUST Office, with the development team from GovTech: deputy director of data programme Mervin Chan (third from left), product manager Chua Khai Shing (left), and data engineer Chan Yao Ying.

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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.