Singapore hospitals

Drunk passenger fell onto LRT track in Bukit Panjang on Oct 27, disrupting services

The traveller fell onto the train tracks, which are along the Bukit Panjang LRT line, at around 11.35pm on Oct 27.

Costly Integrated Shield Plans don’t bring peace of mind

Instead of adding yet another round of regulation, insurers, MOH, and providers could share insights on cost drivers and claims patterns, says the writer.

Singapore to add 500 acute psychiatric beds by 2040 amid rising mental health needs

The Ministry of Health has set an aim to have a 30 per cent increase in the number of psychiatrists and a 40 per cent increase in the number of healthcare workers training in psychology by 2030.

NUH initiative benefits cancer patients by reducing non-essential medications and procedures

(Clockwise from top left) Adjunct Associate Professor Samuel Ow, who leads the project, with Dr Ada Teo, Ms Lim Suan Tee, Adjunct Associate Professor Amelia Santosa and Adjunct Associate Professor Adrian Kee.

Patients in the north see shorter wait times for beds, surgery: NHG Health chief

With the opening of Woodlands Health in May 2024, some 500 hospital beds have been added to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital’s close to 800 beds.

More patients receive hospital-level care at home with expansion of MOH programme

(From left) NUHS@Home nurse clinician Claudia Tan, Mr Paul Faulkner and Dr Stephanie Ko, lead for NUHS@Home.

The hidden pain of doctors who couldn’t save a life

Some units in hospitals have sessions intended to help young doctors process the emotional challenges after patient deaths and errors.

Better care, fewer check-ups: Patient, 91, benefits from one doctor managing hospital care

Mr Osman Abdollah with his doctor Neeta Kesu Belani (left) and daughter Hadijah.

One principal doctor to lead patient care; public hospital clinician scheme pay to be reviewed

Patients with multiple conditions can now be attended by a care team led by a principal doctor at several public hospitals.

Healthcare sector contributes 7% of Singapore’s carbon emissions: NUS-MOH report

Singapore delivers healthcare with a carbon footprint that is 20 per cent less intensive than that of other advanced economies.

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