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

 

Polyclinics

Singapore’s largest polyclinic opens near Serangoon MRT station

The polyclinic is designed to serve the growing senior population in Serangoon, where about one in five residents is aged 65 and above.
The polyclinic is designed to serve the growing senior population in Serangoon, where about one in five residents is aged 65 and above.

Updated Covid-19 vaccines to be rolled out at GPs, polyclinics from Oct 27

The latest vaccines will be administered at vaccination locations that already provide the earlier shots.
The latest vaccines will be administered at vaccination locations that already provide the earlier shots.

Simply Science

Flu cases in Singapore are on the rise. Here’s how to protect yourself

Influenza vaccination
Influenza vaccination

Singapore-developed device for diabetics measures long-term average blood sugar levels within 6 mins

SG Diagnostics HBA1C Analyzer, on Jul 31, 2025.
SG Diagnostics HBA1C Analyzer, on Jul 31, 2025.

National Healthcare Group to be known as NHG Health from July 1

The new identity will be adopted across all NHG Health institutions, including NHG Polyclinics.
The new identity will be adopted across all NHG Health institutions, including NHG Polyclinics.

Forum: Have a single healthcare app to simplify things for patients

Rise in HMPV cases in S’pore typical during year-end period, precautions still need to be taken: MOH

The increase in cases, typically seen during the year-end, is likely due to increased social gatherings and holiday travel.
The increase in cases, typically seen during the year-end, is likely due to increased social gatherings and holiday travel.

10,000-seater stadium, indoor pools and sheltered courts among new sports facilities in Toa Payoh

Toa Payoh Integrated Development's facilities include a 2,000-seater aquatic centre with four indoor swimming pools, along with three outdoor leisure pools.
Toa Payoh Integrated Development's facilities include a 2,000-seater aquatic centre with four indoor swimming pools, along with three outdoor leisure pools.

‘I wanted to bang my head’: How a delayed shingles diagnosis caused much suffering

There is a vaccine for shingles, but it is expensive, costing around $720 to $950 in Singapore for the two doses needed.
There is a vaccine for shingles, but it is expensive, costing around $720 to $950 in Singapore for the two doses needed.

More seniors aged 65 and older to get help to combat frailty

Under the supervision of Ms Doreen Chan, Senior Care Coordinator, Nursing Services, NHG Polyclinics, Ms Doris Yam, doing the hand grip test, one of the many test done under the frailty programme. A hand grip reading of 18 and above is considered to be ideal for women.
Under the supervision of Ms Doreen Chan, Senior Care Coordinator, Nursing Services, NHG Polyclinics, Ms Doris Yam, doing the hand grip test, one of the many test done under the frailty programme. A hand grip reading of 18 and above is considered to be ideal for women.

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.