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Ministry of Health

MOH’s plans to provide more support for eczema welcomed by patients

Ms Ursula Soh has eczema since she was an infant and now occasionally has flares on her palms and the skin around her elbow. She formed a patient support group in 2012 for patients to share their experiences living with eczema.
Ms Ursula Soh has eczema since she was an infant and now occasionally has flares on her palms and the skin around her elbow. She formed a patient support group in 2012 for patients to share their experiences living with eczema.

Over 20 doctors and dentists caught practising without valid credentials between 2023 and 2025

The Health Ministry has issued warnings to doctors and dentists who were caught practising without valid credentials.
The Health Ministry has issued warnings to doctors and dentists who were caught practising without valid credentials.

New IP rider premiums to cost at least 30% less, with one insurer offering an 84% reduction

New riders to be sold will differ in their coverage, with some covering up to public hospital stays and some up to private hospital stays.
New riders to be sold will differ in their coverage, with some covering up to public hospital stays and some up to private hospital stays.

Announcements on MediSave, preventive care at Budget debate re-examine assumptions: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said his ministry recognises the changing role of MediSave, and how it is now also used to to manage chronic diseases effectively.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said his ministry recognises the changing role of MediSave, and how it is now also used to to manage chronic diseases effectively.

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.

AI and genetic screening, flexible use of MediSave to help super-aged S’pore stay healthy

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung brought up three new initiatives to support the changes in healthcare as Singapore readies itself for the future.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung brought up three new initiatives to support the changes in healthcare as Singapore readies itself for the future.

250,000 Woodlands residents to benefit from better health services like specialist-supported care

The NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Care) at Kampung Admiralty on March 4, 2026.. It is one of 11 such centres in Woodlands with community health posts, whose services will be enhanced as part of a new initiative.
The NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Care) at Kampung Admiralty on March 4, 2026.. It is one of 11 such centres in Woodlands with community health posts, whose services will be enhanced as part of a new initiative.

Patient care not compromised despite $310 million operating expenditure dip: MOH

In estimating its budget for the next financial year (FY), the Ministry of Health (MOH) has reduced its estimated operating expenditure for FY2025 to $18.49 billion.
In estimating its budget for the next financial year (FY), the Ministry of Health (MOH) has reduced its estimated operating expenditure for FY2025 to $18.49 billion.

Forum: AI innovation balanced with coordination to maximise healthcare impact 

Tengah Polyclinic opens, first under National University Polyclinics with added lactation services

Tengah Polyclinic officially opened to the public on Feb 28 and will serve over 12,000 households in the new town.
Tengah Polyclinic officially opened to the public on Feb 28 and will serve over 12,000 households in the new town.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.