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Ong Ye Kung

MOH to revise salary guidelines for community care staff; annual wages may rise by 7% or more

Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung, visited healthcare workers at St. Luke’s Hospital and Alexandra Hospital on the first day of Lunar New Year. Mr Ong and representatives from the Healthcare Services 
Employees’ Union(HSEU) will also deliver a doorstop interview at the end of the visit to AH. ST PHOTO KELVIN CHNG
Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung, visited healthcare workers at St. Luke’s Hospital and Alexandra Hospital on the first day of Lunar New Year. Mr Ong and representatives from the Healthcare Services 
Employees’ Union(HSEU) will also deliver a doorstop interview at the end of the visit to AH. ST PHOTO KELVIN CHNG

‘Not very worried’: Health Minister Ong Ye Kung on potential for measles spread in Singapore

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said 99 per cent of Singapore’s adult population have immunity against measles.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said 99 per cent of Singapore’s adult population have immunity against measles.

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.

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.

More than 20 found to be at higher risk of premature heart attack, stroke after genetic testing

About a quarter of those tested were confirmed to carry one of the three most common gene mutations which lead to familial hypercholesterolemia.
About a quarter of those tested were confirmed to carry one of the three most common gene mutations which lead to familial hypercholesterolemia.

National genetic testing programme results can’t be used for insurance underwriting: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said at the official opening of the SingHealth Genomic Assessment Centre on Jan 19 that there are safeguards currently in place to govern the use of genetic test results in insurance matters.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung said at the official opening of the SingHealth Genomic Assessment Centre on Jan 19 that there are safeguards currently in place to govern the use of genetic test results in insurance matters.

Healthcare manpower will be key agenda in coming years: Ong Ye Kung

Minister for Health and  and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Mr Ong Ye Kung; delivers his speech at the 17th Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) 2026 held at University Cultural Centre on Jan 16, 2026.
Minister for Health and  and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Mr Ong Ye Kung; delivers his speech at the 17th Singapore Health Quality Service Awards (SHQSA) 2026 held at University Cultural Centre on Jan 16, 2026.

MOH acts to curb growing influx of private patients into public sector with new IP rules: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was addressing feedback raised by the public after the new IP rules were announced.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung was addressing feedback raised by the public after the new IP rules were announced.

As the nation ages, Singapore offers more ways for seniors to live gracefully in the community

On Dec 10, the Government gave the green-light to a shared stay-in model for seniors, in which several people can share a home and get support from a staff of caregivers.
On Dec 10, the Government gave the green-light to a shared stay-in model for seniors, in which several people can share a home and get support from a staff of caregivers.

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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.