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Ministry of Health

Healthier SG Healthpoints benefit worth $10 for those who complete in-person Health Plan check-in

Healthier SG encourages Singaporean citizens and PRs aged 40 and above to manage their health, prevent chronic diseases and lead healthier lifestyles.
Healthier SG encourages Singaporean citizens and PRs aged 40 and above to manage their health, prevent chronic diseases and lead healthier lifestyles.

LC Nursing Home founder Chia Yang Pong struck off medical register in 2004

MOH said on June 29 it will revoke the licence of LC Nursing Home on Nov 23, after finding serious and systemic lapses in care and safety.
MOH said on June 29 it will revoke the licence of LC Nursing Home on Nov 23, after finding serious and systemic lapses in care and safety.

LC Nursing Home licence to be revoked following ‘serious and systemic lapses’: MOH

LC Nursing Home, located at 2 Jalan Ulu Siglap, was found to have serious and systemic lapses in complying with Healthcare Services Act requirements.
LC Nursing Home, located at 2 Jalan Ulu Siglap, was found to have serious and systemic lapses in complying with Healthcare Services Act requirements.

12-year legal battle against expert witness in Susan Lim overcharging case thrown out for 3rd time

Surgeon Hong Ga Sze (left) has been acquitted by a disciplinary tribunal of professional misconduct charges filed against him in 2014.
Surgeon Hong Ga Sze (left) has been acquitted by a disciplinary tribunal of professional misconduct charges filed against him in 2014.

Expired medicine and food: Windsor Convalescent Home loses licence after repeated violations

MOH was unable to comment on whether the lapses had caused harm to any of the residents of Windsor Convalescent Home.
MOH was unable to comment on whether the lapses had caused harm to any of the residents of Windsor Convalescent Home.

Windsor Convalescent Home licence to be revoked on Oct 30 after serious lapses in safety, hygiene

When ST visited the home on June 18, screens had been put up at the second-floor balcony to block the view of the home from the road.
When ST visited the home on June 18, screens had been put up at the second-floor balcony to block the view of the home from the road.

Regional groups sign pact to team up and boost dengue defence

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Dr Janil Puthucheary speaking at the 9th Asia Dengue Summit, at Orchard Hotel on June 15.
Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Dr Janil Puthucheary speaking at the 9th Asia Dengue Summit, at Orchard Hotel on June 15.

We need to close the gap between Singapore’s mental health goals and reality

Singapore has spent the better part of the last decade trying to convince people that mental health matters.
Singapore has spent the better part of the last decade trying to convince people that mental health matters.

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。

Infectious diseases agency CDA recommends adults in S’pore get tested for HIV at least once

Amendment were made to the Infectious Diseases Act, which passed in Parliament in 2024, to encourage more individuals living with HIV to get tested and start treatment.
Amendment were made to the Infectious Diseases Act, which passed in Parliament in 2024, to encourage more individuals living with HIV to get tested and start treatment.

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