Ministry of Health

Hawker centre in Bedok Central linked to TB clusters undergoes deep cleaning

Block 216 Bedok Food Centre & Market is now closed for cleaning operations and will reopen on May 20.

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..

Inside Toa Payoh, Singapore’s first Age Well Neighbourhood

Toa Payoh will have 16 Active Ageing Centres (AACs) and AAC touchpoints by March 2027.

Bedok, Bukit Panjang, Tiong Bahru-Redhill designated as Age Well Neighbourhoods. See what’s coming up

Roads near the neighbourhoods' key amenities will be transformed into "Friendly Streets" to make them safer for seniors.

30% of second-hand smoke feedback cases in 2025 came from repeat complainants

ST20250415_202573400574/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of a smoker at block 120 Lor 2 Toa Payoh on April 15, 2025. Can be used for stories on smoking, smoke-free Singapore, tobacco products, cigarettes, health issues, second-hand smoke. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Tuberculosis clusters in Bedok: Eating at food centre is safe, says Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (centre) speaking to patrons at Block 216 Bedok Food Centre, one of three locations linked to several TB cases.

askST: Should I be worried about 3 tuberculosis clusters in Bedok Central?

The Communicable Diseases Agency commenced a four-day tuberculosis screening exercise at Heartbeat@Bedok.

Over 2,500 people caught for vape-related offences in first 3 months of 2026

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.

Doctor guilty of misconduct given 50% ‘discount’ on suspension, 13 years after complaint was filed

A patient who complained against Dr Teo Sek Khee appealed to the Health Minister in July 2015, and eventually, the Ministry of Health only directed the Singapore Medical Council to appoint a disciplinary tribunal in October 2021.

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