Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Ministry of Health

Forum: Emergency department treatment not MediSave-claimable to ensure efficient services

Forum: Clear cybersecurity baseline needed in healthcare sector

Acupuncture with MRI: HK opens first TCM hospital as China aims to take traditional medicine global

The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is part of China's extensive plan to promote the use and development of TCM worldwide.
The Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong is part of China's extensive plan to promote the use and development of TCM worldwide.

askST: What are Singapore’s enhanced measures to contain the risk of measles infections?

Vaccination against measles has been made compulsory by law since 1985l
Vaccination against measles has been made compulsory by law since 1985l

Ong Ye Kung gets inaugural award from anti-tobacco group for pushing vape ban in S-E Asia

Singapore’s ambassador in Bangkok, Ms Catherine Wong, received the award on the behalf of Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Feb 6, 2026.
Singapore’s ambassador in Bangkok, Ms Catherine Wong, received the award on the behalf of Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on Feb 6, 2026.

S’pore imposes mandatory isolation of measles cases, conducts contact tracing after infections rise

Precautionary measures include mandatory isolation of people with confirmed measles infection until they are no longer infectious.
Precautionary measures include mandatory isolation of people with confirmed measles infection until they are no longer infectious.

Over 800 women in S’pore have frozen their eggs for non-medical reasons since 2023

In Singapore, women aged between 21 and 37 – regardless of their marital status – are allowed to undergo the procedure, which preserves their fertility.
In Singapore, women aged between 21 and 37 – regardless of their marital status – are allowed to undergo the procedure, which preserves their fertility.

59 large-scale vape smuggling cases detected by HSA and ICA in 2025; 230,000 vapes and parts seized

MOH and HSA had said on Jan 29 that in the last four months of 2025, a total of 3,534 people were caught and fined for owning and using vapes.
MOH and HSA had said on Jan 29 that in the last four months of 2025, a total of 3,534 people were caught and fined for owning and using vapes.

Forum: GP clinics in the community ensure access to primary care

Patients empowered to play bigger role in own healthcare journey and decisions

NHG Health’s chief of health services and outcomes research John Abisheganaden examining Madam Merly Hong, a patient with Tan Tock Seng Hospital since 2016.
NHG Health’s chief of health services and outcomes research John Abisheganaden examining Madam Merly Hong, a patient with Tan Tock Seng Hospital since 2016.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.