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Tan Kiat How

New platform to create AI agents available to all public healthcare professionals

Cardiologist Kenneth Chew with a clinical assistant tool he developed using AgentSea, an agentic AI platform developed by Synapxe.
Cardiologist Kenneth Chew with a clinical assistant tool he developed using AgentSea, an agentic AI platform developed by Synapxe.

Research integrating Western medicine and TCM gets boost under new collaboration

(From left) Stephen Riady, OUE executive chairman and group chief executive officer; Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information; and Ho Teck Hua, NTU president, at the launch of the Stephen Riady Professorship in Healthcare and Technology, on Aug 17.
(From left) Stephen Riady, OUE executive chairman and group chief executive officer; Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Health and Digital Development and Information; and Ho Teck Hua, NTU president, at the launch of the Stephen Riady Professorship in Healthcare and Technology, on Aug 17.

TB screenings in Bedok part of more proactive infectious disease surveillance: Tan Kiat How

In May the CDA conducted mandatory TB screening for some 700 tenants and employees at three locations in Bedok linked to three clusters with 13 genetically similar cases.
In May the CDA conducted mandatory TB screening for some 700 tenants and employees at three locations in Bedok linked to three clusters with 13 genetically similar cases.

Spot checks necessary for nursing homes to take adequate corrective action, sustain improvements: Tan Kiat How

Windsor Convalescent Home in Pasir Panjang was found to be flouting the rules once again in the latest audit in April.
Windsor Convalescent Home in Pasir Panjang was found to be flouting the rules once again in the latest audit in April.

Grab, consultancy RSM to launch AI and cybersecurity initiatives for 12,000 SMEs

The new partnerships were announced by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How at the ATxEnterprise conference on May 21.
The new partnerships were announced by Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information Tan Kiat How at the ATxEnterprise conference on May 21.

Bedok Central TB screening: 85.1% of more than 3,000 people screened test negative

The screening results from the week-long exercise held in early May were announced by the Communicable Diseases Agency on May 13.
The screening results from the week-long exercise held in early May were announced by the Communicable Diseases Agency on May 13.

Emergency fall alert that responds to multiple languages featured at healthtech conference

The emergency voice alert device can respond to calls for help, similar to voice-activated assistants such as Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa.
The emergency voice alert device can respond to calls for help, similar to voice-activated assistants such as Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa.

Tuberculosis clusters in Bedok: Eating at food centre is safe, says Ong Ye Kung

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (centre) speaking to patrons at Block 216 Bedok Food Centre, one of three locations linked to several TB cases.
Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (centre) speaking to patrons at Block 216 Bedok Food Centre, one of three locations linked to several TB cases.

askST: Should I be worried about 3 tuberculosis clusters in Bedok Central?

The Communicable Diseases Agency commenced a four-day tuberculosis screening exercise at Heartbeat@Bedok.
The Communicable Diseases Agency commenced a four-day tuberculosis screening exercise at Heartbeat@Bedok.

Bedok hawkers get rent and conservancy rebates; TB screening extended to May 8

Communicable Diseases Agency Singapore (CDA) commences Tuberculosis Screening Operations at  Heartbeat@Bedok on May 4 after a three clusters were detected in the area.
Communicable Diseases Agency Singapore (CDA) commences Tuberculosis Screening Operations at  Heartbeat@Bedok on May 4 after a three clusters were detected in the area.

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