Ong Ye Kung

More financial help from 2027 for caregivers of those with intellectual disabilities or autism

The eligibility criteria for schemes such as the Home Caregiving Grant will be expanded.

New private not-for-profit hospital to be located in the east due to high occupancy rates: MOH

Mount Alvernia Hospital is currently the only not-for-profit private acute hospital in Singapore. Details of a possible second such hospital are still being worked out currently.

New SUSS initiative to boost student start-ups and social ventures tackling social challenges

Minister for Health and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies Ong Ye Kung trying out virtual bowling at SUSS’ Geronpreneurship Innovation Festival, on Aug 26 at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre.

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.

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.

AI becomes a non-starter in healthcare if there is inherent distrust in its use: Ong Ye Kung

The Singapore Medical Foundation AI Model (SIMFONI) aims to develop AI tools to provide clinical decision support for managing chronic conditions.

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.

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