Ong Ye Kung

Singapore must grow longevity economy without driving up healthcare costs: Ong Ye Kung

Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung said overuse, overtesting and unnecessary procedures drive up healthcare costs.

4 trailblazers receive President’s Award for Nurses

(From left) Wong Yoke Ping, Zhou Wentao, Jordan Hwang and Pham Thi Ngoc Anh with their 2026 President’s Award for Nurses.

AI models tuned to S’pore patients’ clinical data being built under new national drive

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung announced the new initiative at the NCS Impact 2026 conference on July 9.

Upskilling in generalist palliative care nursing exceeds expectations: Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (middle row, fourth from left) at the Nurses’ Merit Award ceremony held at the Shangri-La Singapore on July 6.

More families to qualify for CDAC support from 2027 as income eligibility thresholds rise

The Chinese Development Assistance Council (CDAC) 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM), on June 19.

How a cup of tea tells the story of globalisation

In this age of globalisation, people need to see governments addressing their insecurities, protecting their livelihoods, dignity and way of life, says Health Minister Ong Ye Kung.

Ong Ye Kung: Start at home to quell growing unease over globalisation

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung dismissed the idea that globalisation was in retreat.

We need to close the gap between Singapore’s mental health goals and reality

Singapore has spent the better part of the last decade trying to convince people that mental health matters.

Up to 100 vending machines dispensing $3 meals to be rolled out in North West District

The vending machines, which operate 24 hours daily, will ensure residents have easy access to affordable and healthy food options.

S’pore launches $350m longevity challenge to tackle cognitive decline and loss of physical function

The programme aims to develop approaches and interventions that can help reduce the onset or progression of cognitive impairment and decline in physical function.

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