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Rising Risk of Malnutrition Among Older Adults in Singapore, Hospitals Warn
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/malnutrition-risk-rise-older-adults-seniors-elderly-5387721?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwdGRjcANRm9ljbGNrA1Gb1WV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEe-tSiyptmU6jro8i4Zfnn8pG615rRGHRx-zOLW53pIPp9tmbQnBoHTkmNFEM_aem_F0HuVhqzsR3u6K0piViJvQ Growing Concern Hospitals across Singapore are reporting a sharp rise in malnutrition risk among older adults, driven by poor...
Expanded Mental Health Support for Migrant Workers in Singapore
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/migrant-workers-to-get-more-support-training-to-look-after-their-mental-health Overview:Minister of State for Manpower Dinesh Vasu Dash announced two new initiatives to strengthen mental health care for migrant...
44 develop gastroenteritis symptoms at two E-Bridge Pre-School outlets
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/e-bridge-pre-school-gastroenteritis-food-poisoning-dawson-road-sengkang-cda-ecda-sfa-5383581 Gastroenteritis Outbreak at Two E-Bridge Pre-School Outlets Authorities are investigating 44 cases of gastroenteritis involving 34 students and 10...
Expansion of MOH’s Hospital-at-Home Programme Brings More Care into the Community
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/more-patients-receive-hospital-level-care-at-home-with-expansion-of-hospital-to-home-programme?fbclid=IwdGRjcANNajVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnpzfQrvMqmD5RGqWRjoKmqD35z8qvIOnH0DCFLOXduAVuaT08BmZ5q9yCDc_aem_MfLeXv-1EzOIjR2lNBnqDw Singapore’s Mobile Inpatient Care @ Home (MIC@Home) programme is expanding, allowing more patients to receive hospital-level treatment in their...
Singapore’s 2024 dragon year fertility rate | The Straits Times
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/community/2024-the-year-in-singapore-the-dragon-failed-to-deliver-the-stork No Baby Boom in 2024 Dragon Year: Singapore’s Fertility Stays at Record Low Despite hopes for a “Dragon Year”...
Singapore’s Population Reaches 6.11 Million, Driven by Non-Resident Growth
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-population-rises-new-high-growth-non-residents-5374841 As of June 2025, Singapore’s population reached a record 6.11 million, up 1.2% from the previous year. The rise...
CDA Funds to Be Restricted from 2026 Due to Misuse Risks
From January 1, 2026, parents and trustees will no longer be able to use Child Development Account (CDA) funds at...
Etomidate as a Medical Product and its Dangers
Etomidate: A Powerful Anaesthetic Agent with Benefits and Risks Etomidate is a short-acting intravenous anaesthetic drug widely used in emergency...
Singapore to List Etomidate as a Controlled Drug Under Misuse of Drugs Act
From September 1, 2025, etomidate – an anaesthetic agent recently found in vapes – will be classified as a Class...
MOH Urges Insurers to Rethink Overly Generous Private Health Plans
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/private-healthcare-insurers-urged-to-relook-overly-generous-products-moh Singapore’s private healthcare insurance sector is in an unsustainable state, with escalating private hospital bills, rising premiums, and insurers...
