Ministry of Health

S’pore general dentists split over new guidelines for wisdom tooth surgery

Some general dental practitioners are unhappy about a new competency framework introducing training in wisdom tooth surgery.

Costs of public community care apartments reduced, basic services cut following lacklustre demand

The Harmony Village @ Bukit Batok was the first community care apartment project launched.

Forum: Ongoing efforts to raise awareness of and access to palliative care

Parents struggle with children’s digital, mental health needs: Survey

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (far right) playing “The Floor is Lava” at MINDCove. The immersive, sensory-based learning space allows young people to step into guided scenarios that mirror real-world digital situations so they can practise emotional regulation.

245 students referred to HSA for vaping by schools, tertiary institutions from April 1 to June 30

The authorities also announced that a programme for individuals to voluntarily seek help to quit etomidate abuse – called QuitVape – will cease on Sept 1.

Singapore diversifies nursing talent pool with new nurses from Bhutan

National Centre for Infectious Diseases staff nurse Darmita Rai (centre) is from Bhutan, a new source of foreign nurses here. She is pictured here talking to her fellow citizens Mr Pushpa Lal Adhikari and Ms Chimi Wangmo, who are both staff nurses at Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH). They are among the six nurses from Bhutan working at these institutions

Public consultation on proposed laws to better protect genetic information in Singapore

To allow more people here to benefit from genetic testing, which examines a person’s DNA, RNA, chromosomes, or genes – national programmes are being introduced to improve access to specific tests.

New IP riders attract heightened interest but sales remain muted for some insurers

Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) cover stays in higher-class wards in restructured hospitals as well as in private hospitals, including this room at Raffles Hospital.

Youth gender dysphoria treatments to continue even as new guidelines are being rolled out

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung described gender dysphoria as a psychiatric condition that requires careful and holistic management.

Besides National Cancer Centre, 11 other MOH projects have undeclared savings: Ong Ye Kung

Besides the construction of the National Cancer Centre Singapore building, 11 other Ministry of Health development projects failed to declare savings after major construction tenders closed.

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