Health

• MOM reviewed 2025 WorkWell findings; supporting employees' non-work needs like caregiving boosts workplace well-being.
• This aligns with the Tripartite Advisory, which recommends flexible work arrangements for employees.
• MOM will periodically update the Advisory with tripartite partners, using WorkWell evidence.

• EIPIC support is individualized based on each child's needs, not standardized by age or level.
• Intervention typically ranges from 5 to 12 hours weekly, with reviews and adjustments.
• No specific duration data by age or need was provided in response.

• Ministry does not track returned medication quantity or disposal costs.
• Hospitals limit dispensing and review prescriptions to reduce waste.
• Public education campaigns encourage patients to avoid overstocking medications.

• MP sought revising CHAS income criteria and higher subsidies due to rising costs.
• Minister noted Chronic Tier introduced 2024; CHAS reviewed 2025 with dental and vaccination enhancements.
• MOH periodically monitors primary care affordability and reviews schemes as needed.

• MOH acknowledges GP feedback that capitation may not cover complex care time.
• Funding is tiered and sustainable, with extra pay for screenings and vaccinations.
• $350M given in 2025; MOH will keep reviewing remuneration.

• Peer and community networks are vital first responders, offering early support and guiding people to help.
• Lower-barrier services like mindline 1771 and mindline.sg provide anonymous guidance, complementing formal care.
• Training programs boost mental health literacy, reducing stigma, while formal services remain for higher needs.

• MAF means-testing uses only monthly per capita household income, not annual value threshold.
• MOH acknowledges limits and will review means-testing approach.
• Additional aid exists; no Singaporean denied care for inability to pay.

• New wisdom tooth surgery accreditation is voluntary, with experienced dentists helping define competency standards.
• The 30-case requirement over three years is a comfortable volume, unlikely to drive unnecessary surgeries.
• After validation, experienced general dentists' prior practice and contributions will be recognised.

• Singapore cites existing ASEAN mechanisms for sharing disease intelligence and lab support.
• Upcoming ASEAN Centre will coordinate regional surveillance, but pandemics require global effort.
• Global platforms like GISAID are essential alongside regional networks.

• Pioneer Generation Fund liabilities exceed balance by about $0.9 billion.
• Shortfall from rising healthcare costs, MediShield premiums, and scheme enhancements.
• Government will top up as needed; seniors' commitments remain fully funded.

• MP sought updates on new overseas MediSave providers, lessons learnt, and expansion plans.
• Minister deferred to previous written answer on overseas hospital accreditation criteria.

• All ward patients get financial counselling and doctor disclosure of costs, benefits, risks, and alternatives before consent.
• Referring doctors provide clinical information and remain accountable until patient transfer is complete.
• Clinical teams guide caregivers making complex medical decisions, with trust in doctors easing the process.

• Pioneer Generation Fund's estimated liability ($5.75b) exceeds balance ($4.84b) as of March 2026.
• Shortfall due to faster-rising healthcare costs, MediShield Life premiums, and added support schemes.
• Government will monitor and top up Fund as needed to honor commitments to seniors.

• Sleep quality and regularity won’t be tracked in Grow Well SG due to measurement complexity.
• Program focuses on adequate sleep duration for children’s health and learning.
• Parents establish sleep habits; government will review long-term outcome research.

• MOE's 2021 studies linked students' sleep to age and pre-bedtime activities like electronics, homework, and texting.
• Inadequate sleep impairs attention, memory, and mood, affecting learning and well-being.
• Grow Well SG will promote healthy sleep habits with partners.

• Booster coverage for DTaP, Hib, polio is lower at age two (90%) than primary series (97%).
• Delays stem from childhood illness or missed appointments; reminders and school catch-up help.
• By age seven, booster coverage exceeds 96%, keeping disease cases very low.

• Suicide data revisions stem from pending coroner inquiries, not statistical errors.
• Prevention focuses on resilience, early help-seeking, and community support; men less likely to seek help.
• Government is building holistic strategy with partners, raising suicide literacy and post-crisis care.