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Telemedicine

Tele-vet ZumVet shuts down without notice; pet owners were charged for subscriptions

When ST dropped in on the Zumvet clinic at 416 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 on Dec 16, there was a "for rent" sign and the place had been cleared out.
When ST dropped in on the Zumvet clinic at 416 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 on Dec 16, there was a "for rent" sign and the place had been cleared out.

No issuing of MCs solely via video call, says Malaysian Medical Council

Medical certificates in Malaysia issued solely through virtual consultations, even by registered medical practitioners, are not allowed.
Medical certificates in Malaysia issued solely through virtual consultations, even by registered medical practitioners, are not allowed.

Forum: Holistic approach to assessing teleconsultation is key

MaNaDr must ensure regulatory compliance regardless of its corporate structure: MOH

CMG20241220-WooFL02/Revocation of MaNaDr Clinic Pte Ltd's Licence to Provide Outpatient Medical Service[371 Beach Road City Gate #02-52]
CMG20241220-WooFL02/Revocation of MaNaDr Clinic Pte Ltd's Licence to Provide Outpatient Medical Service[371 Beach Road City Gate #02-52]

Forum: Ultra-short teleconsultations can’t ensure quality of medical care

Telehealth provider MaNaDr admits to lapses that led to revoking of clinic licence

This comes more than three months after the Ministry of Health (MOH) revoked the licence of MaNaDr Clinic at City Gate in Beach Road.
This comes more than three months after the Ministry of Health (MOH) revoked the licence of MaNaDr Clinic at City Gate in Beach Road.

8 telehealth providers investigated by MOH for lapses

Enforcement action has been taken against three of the providers, including MaNaDr Clinic.
Enforcement action has been taken against three of the providers, including MaNaDr Clinic.

Doctor Anywhere cuts 8% of total headcount, some roles in Singapore affected

Founder Lim Wai Mun announced the layoffs via an e-mail to staff on Dec 2, and also addressed the issue at a townhall on Dec 3.
Founder Lim Wai Mun announced the layoffs via an e-mail to staff on Dec 2, and also addressed the issue at a townhall on Dec 3.

MOH warns British teleconsultation service to stop providing puberty blockers to S’pore users

Director of GenderGP Helen Webberley had her medical licence revoked in July 2024.
Director of GenderGP Helen Webberley had her medical licence revoked in July 2024.

The gist: Proposed law to block scam victims’ bank transactions, changes to MediShield Life Bill passed

86 per cent of all reported scams in the first half of 2024 involved victims making voluntary transfers to scammers.
86 per cent of all reported scams in the first half of 2024 involved victims making voluntary transfers to scammers.

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